Examples of Popular Interview Questions

Warm-Up Questions

• Tell me about yourself.
  
• What made you apply for this position? ​
• Briefly, would you summarize your work history and education for me?

 Work History

• What is important to you in a company/organization?
• Describe one or two of your major accomplishments.
• Give an example of when you worked under pressure to meet a deadline. Education
• What special aspects of your education or training have prepared you for this job?
• Why did you choose your major?
• What job-related skills have you developed?

Self-Assessment

• ​Which three adjectives would you use to describe yourself?
• What is your greatest strength?
• What is your greatest weakness?
• How do you cope with conflict?
• Describe a time when you overcame an obstacle.

Motivation

• Where do you see yourself in five years?
• How will this position enable you to reach your goals?
• What will you bring to the company/organization that is unique?

Oral Presentation Skills

• Have you ever done any group presentations?
• How comfortable are you speaking in front of groups?
• What is your experience with making presentations?

Leadership

• How do you facilitate group communication?
• Describe a time when you delegated responsibilities to group members.
• How do you set an example to others?
• How would you describe your basic leadership style?
• Describe a time when you worked in a team.

Stress Tolerance

• How do you cope with pressure?
• Give an example of a time when you worked well under pressure.

Job Performance

• What would you say are some areas that you need to improve on?
• Do you prefer working alone or in groups?
• How do you receive feedback?
• Describe a time when you explained something complex to a colleague successfully.​