COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

GENERAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Questions start the minute the interview does, and to show that you are an exceptional candidate, you need to be prepared to answer not only the typical questions, but also the unexpected. You can expect questions regarding your qualifications, your academic preparation, career interests, experience, and ones that assess your personality.

1.    Tell me about Yourself?

The most often asked question in Interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present.

2.    Why did you leave your last job?

Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons.

3.    What experience do you have in this field?

Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience , get as close as you can.

4.    Do you consider yourself successful?

You should always answer yes and briefly explains why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.

5.    What do Co-Workers say about you?

Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work.

6.    What do you know about this organization?

7.    What have you done to improve your knowledge  in the last year?

8.    Are you applying for other jobs?

9.    Why do you want to work for this organization?

10. Do you know anyone who works for us?

11. What kind of salary do you need?

12. Are you a team player?

13. How long  would you expect to work for us if hired?

14. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?

15. What is your philosophy towards work?

16. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization?

17. Why should we hire you?

18. Tell me a suggestion you have made?

19. What irritates about Co-workers?

20. What is your greatest strength?

21. Tell me about your dream job?

22. Why do you think you would do well at this job?

23. What are you looking for in a job?

24. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?

25. What is more important to you: the money or the work?

26. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure?

27. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?

28. What motivates you to do your best on the job?

29. Are you willing to work overtime/ Nights / Weekends?

30. How would you know you were successful on this job?

31. Would you be willing to relocate if required?

32. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?

33. Describe your management style?

34. What have you learned from the mistakes on the job?

35. Do you have any blind spots?

36. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?

37. Do you think you are over qualified for this position?

38. Describe your work Ethic?

39. Do you have any questions for me?