Interview Questions That May Be Asked Of You

Below are typical questions that employers may ask you in an interview situation.  You should go over these and have answers to them. 

What are your long-range and short-range goals and objectives, when and why did you establish these goals, and how are you preparing yourself to achieve them?

What do you see yourself doing five years from now?

What are your long-range career objectives?

What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses?

In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?

Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing?

How do you plan to achieve your career goals?

What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?

What do you expect to be earning in five years?

Which is more important to you, the money or the type of job?

How would you describe yourself?

How do you think a friend who knows you well would describe you?

What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?

How has your education prepared you for a career?

What qualifications do you have that make you think you will succeed?

How do you determine or evaluate success?

What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours?

What qualities should a successful manager possess?

Describe the ideal relationship between a supervisor and a subordinate?

What two accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?

Describe your most rewarding college experience?

If you were hiring for this position, what qualities would you look for?

Why did you select your college or university?

What led you to choose your field of major study?

What academic subjects did you like best? Least?

Do you enjoy independent research?

If you could do so, would you plan your academic study differently?

What changes would you make in your college or university?

Are your grades are a good indication of your academic achievement?

What have you learned from participation in extracurricular activities?

Do you have plans for continued study?

In what kind of a work environment are you most comfortable?

How do you work under pressure?

In what part-time or summer jobs have you been most interested?

How would you describe the ideal job for you following graduation?

Why did you decide to seek a position with this company?

What do you know about our company?

What two or three things are most important to you in your job?

Are you seeking employment in a company of a certain size? Why?

Use the STAR Technique to answer behavioral questions.