Interview Questions for Candidates

These are just some examples of questions you may be asked during your interviews. Each interviewer has their own personal interviewing style and will ask questions that they are comfortable asking. You must be prepared with positive answers to ALL questions. Therefore, it is good to take a list like the one above and practice your answers. Another great way to ensure that your answers are good is to have someone you know and trust ask you interviewing questions out loud. You will then be able to hear your answers and make any needed adjustments. Stay positive! Think before you speak! Be honest! Be yourself!

1. Why are you interested in working for our organization?

2. Why do you feel your background would qualify you for this position?

3. Describe your professional strengths.

4. Describe your personal strengths and your weaknesses

5. Please describe your primary accomplishments on your last job.

6. Do you prefer working in a group or independently?

7. What do you know about our company?

8. What do you know about our top competitors?

9. What do you like best about your current job?

10. What do you like least about your current job?

11. Do you have supervisory experience? Please explain in detail.

12. Who are your role models and why?

13. What is your educational background?

14. What are your career goals for the next three to five years?

15. How much do you believe you are worth to a prospective employer in terms of salary and how did you arrive at this amount?

16. Why do you think you would like this position?

17. Explain the organizational structure in your last company and where did you fit in.

18. Describe your management style (if applicable).

19. What type of honors or recognition did you receive while in school (high school or college)?

20. How would you go about establishing yourself with your employees and co-workers if we hire you?

21. Describe a typical work day on your present job.

22. What was the best job you ever had? Why?

23. What are you looking for in your next job?

24. How much pressure was there in your last job? How did you handle it?

25. Why do you want to change careers?

26. Why should we hire you?

27. Have you ever been terminated? Why?

28. How well do you get along with your current boss?

29. Describe a person who has helped you with your career.

30. What type of environment do you find most appealing?

31. Are you a good communicator? Please give an example.

32. Describe your last job to me.

33. What would your present boss say about you if I asked him or her?

34. Describe your ideal job.

35. Do you have any plans to advance your education?

36. What are your impressions of our facilities since you arrived?

37. Why do you want this job?

38. What are three or four of the most important requirements of your next job?

39. What were the most challenging aspects of your last job?

40. How did you get your last job?

41. How have you benefited from your past disappointments?

42. What kinds of things motivate you?

These are just some examples of questions you may be asked during your interviews. Each interviewer has their own personal interviewing style and will ask questions that they are comfortable asking. You must be prepared with positive answers to ALL questions. Therefore, it is good to take a list like the one above and practice your answers. Another great way to ensure that your answers are good is to have someone you know and trust ask you interviewing questions out loud. You will then be able to hear your answers and make any needed adjustments. Stay positive! Think before you speak! Be honest! Be yourself!