| What have you been doing since your graduation from college? Since you left your last job? How would a co-worker, or friend, or boss describe you? What are your interests outside of work, college? What qualities do you admire most in others? How would you describe your own work style? QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR CAREER GOALS Where do you see yourself five/ten years from now? What type of position are you interested in? What are your salary requirements--short term/long term? What is success? What personal characteristics will contribute to your success? How will employment with us contribute to your career plans? What do you expect from a job? What are your career objectives - short and long term? This job is a total change from previous employment. How does it fit your career goals? What are your location preferences? QUESTIONS ABOUT SCHOOL EDUCATION How does your education relate to this position (or how does your education prepare you for this position)? What activities did you engage in at college? What classes did you like most in college? Least? Why? Why did you decide to go to _______________ college? Why did you choose your particular specialisation? Describe your academic strengths and weaknesses? What are your plans for continuing your education? What career related skills do you possess as a result of your academic preparation? What have you read recently in your field? PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE QUESTIONS What have you learned from your past jobs? How often, and in what way, did you communicate with your subordinates and superiors? What were the biggest pressures on your last job? What challenges did you face in your last job and how did you overcome them? What were some of your biggest achievements in your last job? How did your job description for your last job change while you held it? What specific skills acquired or used in previous jobs relate to this position? How does your previous experience relate to this position? Why did you leave your last job? What did you like most/least about your last job? Whom may we contact for references? QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THE COMPANY/JOB Why should we hire you? Why do you want to work here? What do you know about this organization? What salary do you expect? Why do you think you would like this type of position? Company? What kind of boss do you like to work for? How long do you intend to stay here? What do you think determines a person's progress in an organization? What interests you about our product or service? How would you improve it? What do you think would be your greatest contribution to our operation? How do you solve problems? When can you start to work? Can you travel overnight? PROBLEM QUESTIONS "Tell me about yourself." This question is generally asked for two reasons -To find out about your general job skills -To find out about your communication skills. Answer it by describing your best qualifications for the job. Cite specific examples wherever you can to support your claims. "What is your major weakness?" Don't be negative while answering this question. Instead project a positive aspect as one of your weaknesses. Examples : -Sometimes I tend to get over involved in my work. -Sometimes I get over enthusiastic about my work. -I ask too many questions to understand my work thoroughly What salary do you expect? |