Common Interview Questions
- Tell me a little about yourself.; What is your educational and work experience background?
- Tell me about a problem you dealt with in a work or school situation and how you handled the situation.
- What are your career goals in the next five years?
- Describe one situation where you didn't agree with your supervisor.; How did you handle the situation.
- What have been some of the most imaginative or innovative things you have done in your present position or in a school-related situation?
- How do you prioritize your time and what are some strategies you use to get your work done efficiently?
- What, in your view, are the primary responsibilities of the job you are applying for and how do your skills match up with job requirements?
- Why are you leaving your current position? (or, if graduating from college, a different question might be: Why did you choose this career track?)
- What were the most challenging aspects of your last job? (again, if graduating from college you might be asked: What were the most challenging courses you took in college?)
- What are some personal qualities and abilities you would like to see improved in yourself?
- Why do you think you're the best candidate for this position?
- Describe a situation that you didn't feel you handled very well.; What did you learn from this experience?
