QUESTIONS EMPLOYERS MAY ASK

  • Tell me a little about yourself.
  • Why do you want to work as a xxxx or work here?
  • What qualifications do you have to work in this position?
  • Questions about your resume: gaps in employment, specific jobs, training or education.
  • Tell me about your current or last job.
  • What did you like most about that job?
  • What would you change about that job?
  • What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction?
  • Give an example of any major problem you faced and how you dealt with it.
  • What are your major (work-related) strengths?
  • What motivates you to do a good job?
  • What is your greatest (work-related) weakness?
  • Do you prefer to work in a group or individually?
  • Why should I hire you?
  • What has been your greatest challenge?
  • What frustrates you the most?
  • What else should I know about you?
  • Why do you feel you are qualified for this job?
  • What two or three things are most important to you in a position?
  • What work experience has been most valuable to you and why?
  • What are some good team-player qualities?
  • Where do you see yourself in one / five years from now?
  • What type of work do you like to do best?
  • What are your interests outside of work?

 


 

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