For each of the questions below, consider the following:
- What is the interviewer trying to find out?
- My answer is…
- My answer tells the interviewer that I am a person who…
| Question | Your Notes |
|---|---|
| 1. Tell me about yourself. | |
| 2. What qualifications and work experience do you have that you think prepares you for this position? | |
| 3. What team activities have you been involved with? | |
| 4. What do you consider to be your greatest strengths? | |
| 5. What do you consider to be your greatest weakness? | |
| 6. If I were to talk to your supervisor, what would they say about you? | |
| 7. What is your salary expectation? | |
| 8. How would you describe yourself? | |
| 9. What motivates you to do the best? | |
| 10. What are your short and long term objectives? How are you preparing yourself to achieve them? | |
| 11. Can you describe a major accomplishment in your previous employment? | |
| 12. Describe a challenging situation in your previous job and how did you deal with it? | |
| 13. How long have been out of work and why? | |
| 14. You are overqualified for this position, why should we hire you? | |
| 15. Tell me about the worst boss you ever had. | |
| 16. How do you handle pressure at work? |