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"Tell me about yourself.” Keep your answers in the professional realm only, including information about your previous positions and your standing in the former employers’ companies; education and other forms of training; specialized skills, and any other credentials that may pertain to the position for which you are currently interviewing. |
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“What do you know about our organization?” This is where your research will come in handy. |
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“Why are you interested in this position?” Emphasize any skills or qualifications you have that make you the best candidate for the position. Also, reiterate your desire to work for this employer. |
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“Why are you interested in this position?” Emphasize any skills or qualifications you have that make you the best candidate for the position. Also, reiterate your desire to work for this employer. |
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| Provide the interviewer with a brief rundown of some of your most recent accomplishments and/or projects. It helps to be specific. (Tip: Keep a short list in your day planner or PDA of significant projects, accomplishments, accolades, etc., while in your current position. This list will help when it comes time to answer this question during future interviews. Also, see our list of tips below.) |
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“Describe a situation in which your work was criticized.” Place your focus not on the criticism itself, but on how you provided a remedy for the situation. Also emphasize what you learned from this process. |
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“How would you describe your personality?” Accentuate the positive aspects of your personality. |
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“How do you perform under pressure?” Provide a specific example of how you met a tight deadline. |
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“What have you done to improve yourself over the past year?” Examples could include taking training courses, attending seminars, networking with others in the industry. |
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“What did you like least about your last position?” Stick to examples in which you can illustrate how you overcame this situation or dilemma. |
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“Why are you leaving your current employer?” Answers such as “I’m looking for an opportunity to advance in my career” work best. Accentuate the positive. |
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“What is your ideal working environment?” |
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“How would your co-workers describe you?” Be honest, and be prepared to provide the name of someone who can vouch for what you tell them. Some interviewers may want to contact a co-worker. |
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“What do you think of your boss?” Again, think positive. |
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“Have you ever fired anyone? What was the situation, and how did you handle it?” |
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“What are career goals?” If you’re interested in a long-term position for the company you are interviewing with, tell the interviewer. Provide specifics about what makes the company a good fit for you. |
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“Where do you see yourself in 2 years?” Concentrate on accomplishments you would like to achieve. |
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“Why should we hire you?” This is your opportunity. If you think you’re best suited for the position, say so. And be prepared to tell the interviewer why. |
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“What kind of salary are you looking for?” It doesn’t hurt to aim high, but be realistic. You may have an idea of the salary range from your research. Ask the interviewer what the average salary is for someone in their company with your level of experience and expertise. |
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“What other types of jobs/companies are you considering?” |
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