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COMMON QUESTIONS FOR INTERVIEW

Job interviews are always stressful - even for job seekers who have gone on countless
interviews. The best way to reduce the stress is to be prepared. Take the time to
review the common interview questions you will most likely be asked. Also, review
sample answers to these typical interview questions.

Then take the time to research the company and to prepare for an interview. This
way, you will be ready with knowledgeable answers for the job interview questions
that specifically relate to the company you are interviewing with.

TYPE 1 - TRADITIONAL QUESTIONS

Interview Questions: Work History

• Name of company, position title and description, dates of employment. -


• What were your expectations for the job and to what extent were they met? -
• What were your starting and final levels of compensation? -
• What were your responsibilities?
• What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle
them? -
• What have you learned from your mistakes? -
• What did you like or dislike about your previous job? -
• Which was most / least rewarding? -
• What was the biggest accomplishment / failure in this position? -
• Questions about your supervisors and co-workers. -
• What was it like working for your supervisor? -
• What do you expect from a supervisor? -
• What problems have you encountered at work? -
• Have you ever had difficulty working with a manager? -
• Who was your best boss and who was the worst? -
• Why are you leaving your job? -
• Why did you resign? -
• Why did you quit your job? -
• What have you been doing since your last job? -
• Why were you fired? -

Job Interview Questions About You

• What is your greatest weakness? -


• What is your greatest strength? -
• How will your greatest strength help you perform? -
• How would you describe yourself? -
• Describe a typical work week. -
• Describe your work style. -
• Do you take work home with you? -
• How many hours do you normally work? -
• How would you describe the pace at which you work? -
• How do you handle stress and pressure? -
• What motivates you? -
• Are you a self motivator? -
• What are your salary expectations? -
• What do you find are the most difficult decisions to make? -
• Tell me about yourself. -
• What has been the greatest disappointment in your life? -
• What are you passionate about? -
• What are your pet peeves? -
• What do people most often criticize about you? -
• When was the last time you were angry? What happened? -
• If you could relive the last 10 years of your life, what would you do
differently? -
• If the people who know you were asked why you should be hired, what
would they say?
• Do you prefer to work independently or on a team? -
• Give some examples of teamwork. -
• More teamwork interview questions. -
• What type of work environment do you prefer? -
• How do you evaluate success? -
• If you know your boss is 100% wrong about something how would you
handle it?
• Describe a time when your workload was heavy and how you handled it. -
• More job interview questions about your abilities. -
• More job interview questions about you. -

Job Interview Questions About the New Job and the Company

• What interests you about this job? -


• Why do you want this job?
• What applicable attributes / experience do you have?
• Are you overqualified for this job?
• What can you do for this company?
• Why should we hire you?
• Why are you the best person for the job?
• What do you know about this company?
• Why do you want to work here?
• What challenges are you looking for in a position?
• What can you contribute to this company?
• Are you willing to travel?
• What is good customer service?
• How long do you expect to remain employed with this company?
• Is there anything I haven't told you about the job or company that you would
like to know?

TYPE 2 - BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

In a behavioral job interview, the company has decided what skills are needed in the
person they hire and will ask questions to find out if the candidate has those skills.

Behavioral interview questions will be more focused than traditional interview


questions and you'll need to respond with special examples of how you handled
situations in the workplace. Review examples of the questions you may be asked
during a behavioral job interview and think about how you would answer them. That
way you'll be prepared ahead of time, rather than having to think of a response on
the spot during the interview.

• Give an example of a goal you reached and tell me how you achieved it.
• Give an example of a goal you didn't meet and how you handled it.
• Describe a stressful situation at work and how you handled it.
• Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure.
• How do you handle a challenge?
• Have you ever made a mistake? How did you handle it?
• Did you every make a risky decision? Why? How did you handle it?
• Did you ever postpone making a decision? Why?
• Have you ever dealt with company policy you weren't in agreement with?
How?
• How did you handle meeting a tight deadline?
• Give an example of how you set goals and achieve them.
• Did you ever not meet your goals? Why?
• What do you do when your schedule is interrupted? Give an example of how
you handle it.
• Give an example of how you worked on a team.
• Have you handled a difficult situation with a co-worker? How?
• What do you do if you disagree with a co-worker?
• Share an example of how you were able to motivate employees or co-
workers.
• Do you listen? Give an example of when you did or when you didn't listen.
• Have you handled a difficult situation with a supervisor? How?
• What do you do if you disagree with your boss?

These are some of the tough interview questions that you may be asked on a job
interview. Review the questions and consider an appropriate response, based on
your background and skills. There aren't necessarily any right or wrong answers,
but carefully consider the job you are applying for, your abilities, and the company
culture before you respond.

Difficult Interview Questions

Questions About Co-Workers and Supervisors

• Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a co-worker who wasn't
doing his/her fair share of the work. What did you do and what was the
outcome?
• Tell me about a time that you didn't work well with a supervisor. What was
the outcome and how would you have changed the outcome?
• Have you worked with someone you didn't like? If so, how did you handle
it?
• Tell me about a time that you misjudged a person.
• How do you get along with older (younger) co-workers?

Questions About Your Abilities

• Why do you think you will be successful at this job?


• Tell me about a time that you participated in a team, what was your role?
• Tell me about a time when you were faced with conflicting priorities. How
did you determine the top priority?
• Tell me about a time when you failed.

Questions About Yourself

• How do you balance life and work?


• What is your preferred way to communication - instant message, phone, or
email?
• Do you check voicemail and email when on vacation?
• What is your favorite book? How about your favorite movie?
• What did you do during this six month gap in employment?
• What do you love?
• What led you to this point in your life?
• Do you consider yourself successful?
• What inspires you in a job?
• Who are the influencers in your life?

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