Typical Questions Asked at Interviews
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why are you interviewing with our organization?
- Are you willing to relocate?
- Why did you choose your college?
- Why did you choose your major?
- Tell me about your classes.
- What courses did you like best? Least?
- Are your grades an accurate reflection of your abilities? Why or why not?
- Tell me about your extra-curricular activities and interests.
- Tell me about your most satisfying and most disappointing experiences at college.
- What supervisory or leadership roles have you held?
- What do you do with your spare time?
- Why should we hire you?
- How would your last supervisor describe you?
- Give me an example of a time when you had to perform under pressure?
Sample Questions to Ask at Interviews
- Please describe your organization's personality and management philosophy.
- How will I be evaluated in this position?
- What are the typical promotions/career paths in your company?
- What is a typical day like in this position? Do you have a job description?
- What does your company do for orientation or training programs?
- What makes your organization better than your competition?
- What are your expectations for new hires within their first three to six months on the job?
- How would you describe the work environment?
- How long has this position existed?
- What qualities are you looking for in your new hires?