1. Why do you want to work with our company?
2. Tell me about yourself.
3. How would you describe yourself?
4. How would a close friend describe you?
5. Are you creative?
6. What do you consider to be your major strengths?
7. What do you consider to be your major weaknesses?
8. What is the most difficult work-related situation you have ever faced? How did you react?
9. What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?
10. Can you give me an example of a time when you took the initiative at work?
11. Think of a crisis situation, during which things got out of control. Why did it happen, and what role did you play?
12. If you had your life to live over again, what would you do differently?
13. What are your short and long-term goals? When and why did you establish these goals, and how are you preparing yourself to attain them?
14. Of the jobs you have held, which did you enjoy the most/least? Why?
15. Why did you choose this career?
16. How would you describe your ideal job?
17. Why should I hire you?
18. Why qualities do you bring to this company?
19. What criteria are you using to evaluate this company for which you hope to work?
20. What do you know about our company?
21. If you were hiring a graduate for this position, what qualities would you look for?
22. What do you think determines an individual’s progress within a company?
23. What qualities do you prefer in a boss?
24. Can you give me an example of when you have “gone the extra mile”?
25. What relationship should exist between a supervisor and those reporting to him or her?
26. In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
27. What kinds of rewards are most satisfying to you?
28. How do these rewards affect the effort you put into your work?
29. How important is communicating and interacting with others on the job?
30. What is your typical role as a group member?
31. Do you have a geographical preference?
32. Are you willing to relocate?
33. How do you feel about working overtime?
34. What is your attitude toward overnight travel?
35. How would working evenings affect you?
36. Are you willing to spend at least six months in training?
37. What kind of salary do you expect in five years? What position do you expect to hold in five years? Ten years?
38. What can you do for us that someone else cannot do?
39. What special character traits of your should I take into consideration?
40. How long will it take you to make a contribution to the company?
10 More Questions for Recent College Grads
1. What was your most rewarding college experience?
2. Why did you select the college you attended to study your major?
3. What college subjects did you enjoy the most? The least? Why?
4. Do you think your grades are a good indicator of your college achievement?
5. Do you plan to continue your education?
6. What extracurricular activities do you pursue?
7. Do you hold positions of leadership in any organizations?
8. What have you learned from your participation in extracurricular activities?
9. How has your college experience prepared you for a professional career?
10. If you had the chance to repeat your college career, what would you do differently?
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