Most people will need to practice or rehearse a little before an interview. Here are some of the most common questions we found that hiring heads will ask you.
- Tell me about yourself.
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- Why are you interested in working for our company?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Why do you want to leave your current company?
- Why was there a gap in your employment between these dates?
- What can you offer us that someone else can not?
- Why should we hire you?
- What are three things your former manager would like you to improve on?
- Are you willing to relocate?
- Are you willing to travel?
- Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of.
- Tell me about a time you made a mistake.
- What is your dream job?
- How did you hear about this position?
- What would you look to accomplish in the first 30 days/60 days/90 days on the job?
- Discuss your resume.
- Discuss your educational background.
- Tell me how you handled a difficult situation.
- Why are you looking for a new job?
- Would you work holidays/weekends?
- How would you deal with an angry or irate customer?
- What are your salary requirements?
- Give a time when you went above and beyond the requirements for a project.
- Who are our competitors?
- What was your biggest failure?
- What motivates you?
- What’s your availability?
- Who’s your mentor?
- Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss.
- How do you handle pressure?
- What is the name of our CEO?
- What are your career goals?
- What gets you up in the morning?
- What would your direct reports say about you?
- What were your bosses’ strengths/weaknesses?
- If I called your boss right now and asked him what is an area that you could improve on, what would he say?
- Are you a leader or a follower?
- What was the last book you’ve read for fun?
- What are your co-worker pet peeves?
- What are your hobbies?
- What is your favorite website?
- What makes you uncomfortable?
- What are some of your leadership experiences?
- How would you fire someone?
- What do you like the most and least about working in this industry?
- Would you work 40+ hours a week?
- What questions haven’t I asked you?
- What questions do you have for me?
Practice these questions on your own or ask a friend to do a mock interview with you. Going over what could possibly be asked in an interview (along with researching the company) could make the difference between getting hired or not getting a call back!
*Glassdoor – 50 Most Common Interview Questions – March 16, 2015