Questions You May Be Asked
- Tell me about yourself? (try to hold your response to 2 minutes)
- What do you know about our company?
- Why should we hire you?
- What can you do for us that someone else can't?
- 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?
- How does this assignment fit into your overall career plan?
- Describe your management style.
- What do you believe is the most difficult part of being a supervisor of people?
- Why are you looking for a new career?
- How would your colleagues describe you?
- How would your boss describe you?
- How would you describe yourself?
- What do you think of your present or past boss?
- What were the five most significant accomplishments in your last assignment?
- What were the five most significant accomplishments in your career so far?
- 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?
- Have you kept up in your field with additional training?
- What are your career goals?
- What are your strong points?
- What are your weak points?
- How did you do in school?
- What position do you expect to have in 2 to 5 years?
- If you took the job what would you accomplish in the first year?
- What was wrong with your current or last position?
- What kind of hours are you used to working or would like to work?
- Do you have your reference list with you? (Remember don't give it out unless it is asked for)
- Can you explain your salary history?
- What questions didn't I ask that you expected?
- Do you have any question for me?