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TYPICAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

How would you describe yourself?

Why did you leave your last job? Ever been fired or forced to resign?

What are your long range and short-range goals and objectives?

What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses?

Describe the best job you've ever had.

What would your last boss say about your work performance?

What motivates you to go the extra mile on a project or job?

Why should I hire you?

What makes you qualified for this position?

What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours?

What do you really want to do in life?

How do you plan to achieve your career goals?

Why did you choose this career?

Can you explain this gap in your employment history?

How well do you work with people? Do you prefer working alone or in teams?

How do you deal with conflict?

Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor? How did you resolve the conflict?

What's more important to you -- the work itself or how much you're paid for doing it?

In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?

Do you have any hobbies? What do you do in your spare time?

What qualities should a successful manager possess?

Do you consider yourself a leader?

What are the attributes of a good leader?

Describe the workload in your current (or most recent) job.

Which is more important: creativity or efficiency? Why?

Describe the relationship that should exist between the supervisor and those reporting to him or her?

What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?

Describe the most rewarding experience of your career thus far.

If you were hiring a job seeker for this position, what qualities would you look for?

Do you have plans for continued study? An advanced degree?

In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?

How do you work under pressure?

Are you good at delegating tasks?

What's one of the hardest decisions you've ever had to make?

How well do you adapt to new situations?

Why did you decide to seek a position in this company?

What can you tell us about our company?

What interests you about our products?

What do you know about our competitors?

What two or three things are most important to you in your job?

What are your expectations regarding promotions and salary increases?

What criteria are you using to evaluate the company for which you hope to work?

Are you willing to relocate?

Are you willing to travel for the job?

What have you learned from your mistakes?

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