Common Questions Asked During an Interview

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
3. Describe your background, education and experience as it relates to this position.
4. Why are you interested in our organization?
5. What do you know about our organization and this position?
6. Why should I hire you?
7. What qualifications do you have that you think will help make you successful in your field?
8. What career goals have you established for yourself for the next five and 10 years?
9. Why did you choose your field or major area of study?
10. What do you expect to be earning in five years?
11. Describe your computer skills.
12. What motivates you most in a job?
13. How do you work under pressure? Describe a pressure experience at work and how you handled it.
14. What qualities should a successful manager possess?
15. If you find yourself in conflict with your supervisor over interpretation of standard operating procedures, how would you deal with the situation?
16. In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our organization?
17. If you were hiring someone for this position, what qualities would you look for in a job candidate?
18. Describe the ideal job for you.
19. What two or three things are most important to you in your job?
20. What have you learned from participation in extra-curricular or community activities?
21. In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
22. Are you willing to relocate and/or travel?
23. Do you have any questions?
24. What two or three things are most important to you in your job?
25. What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction or you are most proud of in your background?