Preparing for an upcoming interview? Review the list of commonly asked questions below.
- Tell me about yourself? (try to hold your response to 2-3 minutes)
- What do you know about our organization?
- Why should we hire you?
- What do you look for in a job?
- What skills and qualifications are essential for success in the position of ______?
- How long would it take for you to make a meaningful contribution?
- Why did you select your college?
- What led you to choose your major?
- Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing?
- How does this assignment fit into your overall career plan?
- Describe your leadership style.
- What do you believe is the most difficult part of being a supervisor of people?
- Why are you looking for a career in this field?
- How would your colleagues describe you?
- How would a past supervisor describe you?
- How would you describe yourself?
- What do you think of your present or past boss?
- Can you work well under deadlines or pressure?
- How much do you expect if we offer you this position?
- Why do you want to work for us?
- What other positions are you considering?
- What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
- How did you do in school?
- Describe your most rewarding college experience.
- What college subjects did you like the best/least? Why?
- Do you have plans for continued study? An advanced degree?
- What position do you expect to have in 2 to 5 years?
- What are your long range career objectives?
- What was wrong with your current or last position?
- What do you really want to do in life?
- How would you describe yourself in one word?
- How do you think a friend or professor who knows you well would describe you?
- What questions didn't I ask that you expected?
- Do you have any question for me?