Sample Questions

Personal

• Tell me about yourself.
• What are your hobbies?
• Why did you choose to interview with our organization?
• Describe your ideal job.
• What can you offer us?
• What do you consider to be your greatest strengths?
• Can you name some weaknesses?
• Define success. Failure.
• Have you ever had any failures? What did you learn from them?
• Of which accomplishments are you most proud?
• Who are your role models? Why?
• How does your college education or work experience relate to this position?
• What motivates you most to succeed?
• Have you ever had difficulty getting along with a professor/supervisor/co-worker? How did you handle it?
• Have you ever spoken in front of a large group? How large?
• Why should we hire you rather than another candidate?
• What do you know about our organization (mission, goals, competitors, products, services)?
• Where do you want to be in five years? Ten years?
• Do you plan to return to school for further education?

• Why did you choose your major?
• Why did you choose to attend your college or university?
• Do you think you received a good education? In what ways?
• In which campus activities did you participate?
• Which classes in your major did you like best? Least? Why?
• Which elective classes did you like best? Least? Why?
• If you were to start over, what would you change about your education?
• Do you think your grades accurately reflect your ability? Why or Why not?
• Were you financially responsible for any portion of your college education?

• What job-related skills have you developed?
• Did you work while going to school? In what positions?
• What did you enjoy most about you last employment? Least?
• Have you ever quit a job? Why?
• Give an example of a situation in which you provided a solution to an employer.
• Give an example of a time in which you worked under deadline pressure.
• Have you ever done any volunteer work? What kind?
• How do you think a former supervisor would describe your work?

• Do you prefer to work under close supervision or on your own?
• What kind of supervisor do you work best with?
• Would you be successful working with a team?
• Do you prefer large or small organizations? Why?
• What other types of positions are you considering?
• How do you feel about working in a structured environment?
• How do you feel about travel?
• How do you feel about the possibility of relocating?
• Are you willing to work flextime?