Interview Questions
Directions: Based on your career interests, in groups of two or three, decide on a company and
position that you would like to apply for. Below are sample questions that you will be asked on
your interview. Remember, only one person will get the job.
1. Tell me about yourself.
2. What experience do you have in this field?
3. Do you consider yourself to be successful? Explain.
4. What do co-workers say about you?
5. What do you know about this organization?
6. What have you done to improve your knowledge, in this particular field, in the last year?
7. Why do you want to work for this organization?
8. What are your salary requirements?
9. Are you a team player? Give an example.
10. What is your philosophy towards work?
11. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization.
12. Why should we hire you?
13. What are your greatest strengths? What are your greatest challenges?
14. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
15. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
16. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
17. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?
18. How would you know you were successful on this job?
19. Would you be willing to relocate if required?
20. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own? Explain.
21. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
22. What qualities do you look for in a boss?
23. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
24. Describe your work ethic.
25. Do you have any questions?