Sample Interview Questions
Preparing thoroughly for an interview is crucial. Here are sample questions to help you hone your responses and increase your confidence.
Personal and Motivational
Please tell me about yourself.
How do you define success and failure?
How do you handle rejection?
What are some of the greatest personal challenges you have faced during your lifetime?
Skills and Abilities
Why should our organization hire you?
Who was the most difficult person you have ever dealt with, and how did you respond?
What are your major strengths and weaknesses?
Do you prefer to work on a team or on your own?
Please tell me about your communication skills (or, problem solving skills, leadership style).
What do you see as your greatest challenge when starting a new career?
Work Experience
What are your most significant accomplishments/achievements?
What would your last two employers say about you as an employee, either good or bad?
Can you describe a time in which your worked under deadline pressure?
Can you tell me about your toughest job assignment?
What kind of supervisor do you prefer?
Please tell me about a conflict situation and how you resolved it.
Questions for the Interviewer
What are your expectations for me in this role?
What’s the most important thing I should accomplish in the first 90 days?
What are the biggest challenges that I might face in this position?
What are the current goals that the company is focused on, and how does this team work to support hitting those goals?
What do new employees typically find surprising after they start?