Interview Questions
1 - What can I do for you?
Greet, Introduce yourself and state your business.
2 - Tell me about yourself.
Market your skills, elaborate on training and experience.
3 - Why are you interested in working for our company?
Say something good about the company and yourself.
4 - Why do you feel qualified for this position?
Talk about skills, training and experience. Give details of projects / tasks during training.
5 - What is the ideal job for you?
A job where I can utilize my skills and abilities to contribute to the growth of the company and my own personal development.
6 - What would you like to be doing 5 years from now?
Five years is a long time from now, but if I am hired, I would like to see myself in a higher position from which I started.
7 - How do you handle stress and pressure?
Stress can be a part of everyday life, so I have learned to use stress as a fuel to succeed in my endeavors.
8 - Describe your education for me?
Stay positive. Name your schools and how you succeeded. (ie. graduated with diploma, degree or certification(s))
9 - Do you plan on continuing your education?
In order to keep up with technological advancements, I wish to further my education to stay competitive in the job market.
10 - What did you like most about your last job?
The ability to learn new skills and grow professionally.
11 - What did you like least about your last job?
I believe the lack of advancement opportunities.
12 - What kind of people do you like working with?
I can work with all kinds of people. I am very flexible.
13 - Is it important to you what other people think of you?
Yes, because if I'm hired, I'm a reflection of the company.
14 - What are your strengths?
Talk about personal character traits (eg. honest, hardworking, dedicated, loyal, considerate of others, detailed)
15 - What are your weaknesses?
Turn negatives into positives (eg. I take just a little longer to complete some of the work I do because I like to double check my work.)
16 - What is the minimum pay you will accept?
The going rate for a person with my skills and experience in this role.
17 - Are you willing to work overtime?
Be honest! good example. "I'd prefer to get my work done efficiently and on time each day but I understand that isn't always possible. Yes, if needed I can work OT."
18 - Do you like working alone or with others?
Both, I am able to work independently or as part of a team.
19 - What hobbies or interests do you have?
Mention hobbies or interests that challenge the mind or body.
20 - How long would you stay with our company if hired?
As long as my services are needed.
21 - Are you a leader or a follower? Why?
Both, because in order to be a good leader, you have to be a follower of good examples.
22 - What's more important - the money or the job?
Both are important, because money is needed to meet financial responsibilities, but the job is very important because it gives a sense of satisfaction to contribute to the growth of the company and my own personal development
23 - Out of all the other candidates, why should we hire you?
Pose a challenge, say: If you hire me, sir, you will see that I am a very suitable person for this position. I am responsible, hardworking and determined to do a good job.
24 - How soon can you start work?
I am available upon your request or whenever you need me to start.
25 - If hired what would you contribute to our company?
II would contributed an honest day's work with value, detail and commitment to excellence.