Thursday, October 24, 2013

50 Interview Question you Should have an Answer for

The following is a list of typical questions, which may be asked.

1.What are your long-range and short-range goals and objectives, when and why did you establish these goals, and how are you prepared to achieve them?
2.What specific goals, other than those related to your occupation, do you have for the next ten years?
3.What do you see yourself doing five years from now?
4.What do you really want to do in life?
5.What are your long-range career objectives?
6.How do you plan to achieve your career goals?
7.What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
8.What do you expect to be earning in five years?
9.Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing?
10.Which is more important to you, the money or the type of job?

11.What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
12.How would you describe yourself?
13.How do you think a friend or professor who knows you well would describe you?
14.What motivates you to put forth the greatest effort?
15.How has your education prepared you for a career?
16.Why should I hire you?
17.What qualifications do you have that make you think you will be successful?
18.How do you determine or evaluate success?
19.What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours?
20.In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?

21.What qualities should a successful manager possess?
22.Describe the relationship that should exist between a supervisor and subordinates.
23.What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?
24.Describe your most rewarding college experience.
25.If you were hiring a graduate for this position, what qualities would you look for?
26.Why did you select your college or university?
27.What led you to choose your field or major study?
28.What academic subjects did you like best? Least?
29.Do you enjoy doing independent research?
30.If you could do so, would you plan your academic study differently?

31.What changes would you make in your college or university?
32.Do you think that your grades are a good indication of your academic achievement?
33.What have you learned from participation in extracurricular activities?
34.Do you have plans for continued study? Graduate students: Why did you pursue an advanced degree?
35.In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
36.How do you work under pressure?
37.In what part-time or summer job have you been most interested? Why?
38.How would you describe the ideal job for you following graduation?
39.Why did you decide to seek a position with this company?
40.What do you know about our company?

41.What two or three things are most important to you in your job?
42.Are you seeking employment in a company of a certain size? Why?
43.What criteria are you using to evaluate the company for which you hope to work?
44.Do you have a geographic preference?
45.Will you relocate? Does relocation bother you?
46.Are you willing to travel?
47.Are you willing to spend at least six months as a trainee?
48.Why do you think you might like to live in the community in which our company is located?
49.What major problem have you encountered and how did you deal with it?
50.What have you learned from your mistakes?

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