Standard questions
Tell me a little about yourself.
Tip: Keep your answer career oriented.
What do you consider your greatest accomplishment?
Personal questions are intended to understand how you best function and what your strengths are.
Are you married? Is that your married name?
Can you help me understand how being married relates to this position?
How can you be sure to never slight a former employer, teacher, or institution.
Phrase answers through learning/growth/differences with respect.
What is an example question you could ask about the hiring process?
What is your hiring timeline for this position?
What do you know about our company/organization/this position? Why do you want to work here?
Employer information questions are intended to know what you understand about the organization, and about our preparation and enthusiasm levels.
Tell me about how you keep yourself organized to meet deadlines or goals.
Where are your parents from?
Employers can ask if you are legally authorized to work in the US.
How soon after an interview should you send a thank you email/message?
Typically 24-48 hours.
What is an example question you could ask to learn about the growth/security of the company?
What are the biggest changes that you have observed in this company and has the change been managed well?
Or, what type of growth do you foresee in the next few years? Why?
What did you like the most and least about your last place of employment?
Experience questions are intended to understand how your experiences have given you needed skills and relevant experiences related to the position.
Provide me with an example of a time when you had to motivate others. What were the outcomes?
Tip: use the STAR method! Situation - task - action - result.
Discussion should be kept to questions about the applicant's career stage NOT age.
When should you bring up the subject of pay/salary?
Let the interviewer bring up the subject of pay/salary in almost all situations.
What is a question you could ask to learn more about the specific role you would be doing?
What traits have you observed that have made a person successful in this role?
Describe a time when a co-worker criticized your work. How di you handle the situation? What was the outcome?
Tip: Use the STAR method! Situation - Task -Action -Result.
What type of steps do you take to stay informed of new developments within your career field?
What is your religious affiliation?
Can you help me understand how my religion relates to the position we are discussing?
When should you let a reference know they might be contacted regarding a job?
As soon as you know they might be contacted OR when you share their contact information.
How would you ask a question to learn about supervision?
What type of supervision would I receive in this position? What is your management style? Can you give example of feedback you have given to other employees?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Tip: Focus on your career goals.
What type of supervision do you prefer?
Have you ever been in jail?
Employers CAN ask if you have ever been convicted of a felony.
Should you bring extra copies of your resume?
It is always good to have them available.
What question could you ask to learn about your professional development/promotion if hired?
What professional development/training opportunities are available in this unit? What types of performance evaluations do you conduct? (how often)?