INTERVIEW QUESTIONS - WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT TO BE ASKED

The best way to prepare for an interview is to practice what you are going to say. Review these sample interview questions and do a little rehearsing of your own.
General background interview questions
· Tell me about yourself.
· Where do you see yourself in five years?
· What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses? How do you overcome your weakness when faced with it?
· What are your five most significant accomplishments?
· What three adjectives best describe you?
· Why did you choose your profession?
· Why should we hire you?
· What sets you apart from the competition?
· What specialized skills or talents do you offer?
About the company
· Why do you want to work for our company?
· How did you learn about us?
· What do you understand the position to be?
· What do you know about our company/competitors?
Previous work
· Why are you leaving your current job?
· Why have you taken a break from the workforce?
· Describe the duties of your last job.
· What were your greatest accomplishments in your last job?
· What was your biggest challenge? How did you overcome it?
· What did you like most/least about your last job?
· What was your very first job?
· What was your favorite job to date and why?
· Do you prefer to work in a team or on your own?
Your work style
· What kind of a work environment are you looking for?
· What kind of management style do you prefer?
· What kind of manager are you?
· What new skills/experiences do you want from your next job
Experience/accomplishments
· Describe some of the most significant responsibilities you have managed in a work environment.
· What is the largest number of people you have supervised at once?
· Name some performance achievements you are proud of.
· Describe a situation where you made a positive impact on business performance.
Behavioral interview questions
· Describe a situation in which your work was criticized and how you handled it.
· Describe a work situation when you overcame a difficult challenge.
· Give an example of one of your successful teamwork experiences.
· Describe an important learning experience you have had in the workplace