09 28 2009

Effective Interviewing Advice – Part III

Posted by jatinpatel in Economy, Tips & Tutorials

Questions Frequently Asked During the Interview
The following questions are typical of those asked during on-campus interviews:

  • What are your future career plans?
  • Tell me about yourself? (Disclose only information relevant to performing the job, not personal information)
  • What type of position are you most interested in?
  • Why do you think you might like to work for us?
  • Why did you choose your particular field?
  • What do you know about us?
  • What qualifications do you have that makes you feel that you will be successful in your field?
  • Why did you decide to go to this particular school?
  • Why did you think you would like this particular type of job?
  • Do you prefer working with others or by yourself?
  • What kind of boss do you prefer?
  • What interests you about our products and services?
  • what do you know about opportunities in the field for which you are trained?
  • How long do you expect to work ?
  • What is your major weakness?
  • How do you feel about relocation now and in the future?
  • What job in our firm would you choose if you were entirely free to do so?
  • What is your expected career path with us?
  • What kind of work interests you?
  • In what activities have you participated? Why?
  • How do you spend your spare time? What are your hobbies?
  • What courses did you like best? Least? Why?
  • Have you ever changed your major field of interested while in college?
  • What have you done which show initiative and willingness to work?
  • Tell me about yourself (provide a brief, articulate summary of your career related experience and plans)
  • How are you doing academically? Does your GPA accurate reflected your academic ability?
  • Where do you expect to be in five/ten years? (stress goals which are realistic, discuss responsibilities and environments you seek).
  • Describe a leadership positive you have held. Do you consider yourself a leader?
  • How well do you work with other people? How well do you work independently? Which do you prefer?
  • How are you doing in your job search? What other organization are you talking to?
  • Are you willing to work long hours?
  • How do you feel about traveling?
  • Why should we hire you? What could you contribute to our company or firm?

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