Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- Tell me about yourself. (Usually asked as the first question.)
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- How would your former boss (or co-workers) describe you?
- What do you know about our organization?
- What questions do you have?
- What kind of salary are you looking for?
- Tell me about a conflict you had with a co-worker and how you handled it.
- Why should we hire you?
- What can you bring to this job to make a contribution?
- Tell me about a time your work was criticized.
- Why do you want to work for us?
- Describe your software skills and level of expertise.
- What would be your ideal job?
- Why did you choose to return to school in this field?
- What are your long-term career goals?
- Tell me about a time you had to work under a lot of stress.
- How would you describe yourself?
- How have your studies prepared you for this job?
- Do you like to work as part of a team or alone. Why?
- What motivates you?
- Tell me about a problem you solved in a creative way.
- When have you had to tell people things they did not want to hear?
- What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made in your career?
- Tell me about a time you had to be flexible in your work.
- What did you learn at school that will be useful on the job?
- Please tell me what you did on your last job.
- Tell me about a time when you...
- …dealt with a difficult customer and how you resolved it.
- …came up with a creative solution to a problem.
- …were bothered by the actions of a co-worker.
- …handled a project that came out well.
- …really had to remain flexible.
- …worked effectively under a great deal of pressure.
- …were particularly effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
- …had to tactfully but forcefully say things others did not want to hear.
- …identified potential problems and resolved the situation before the problems became serious.
- …were able to gain commitment from others to really work as a team.
- …built rapport with someone under difficult conditions.