Potential Interview Questions:

• What did you like most/least in your last job?
• Give me an example(s) of how you worked under pressure to meet a deadline.
• What is your management philosophy/style?
• What are your salary expectations? What is your current base salary and what is your bonus potential?
• What business references can you provide?
• How long would it take you to become productive in this position?
• If you are hired, what do you see in your future?
• What are your career goals and expectations?
• What position do you expect to have in five years?
• How do you rate yourself as a professional?
• What new goals have you established recently? Did you meet any of these goals?
• What did you think of your last company?
• What does success mean to you?
• How do you feel you can benefit our company in the position I have described to you?
• What do you consider to be your greatest strengths? Can you name some weaknesses?
• Define success/failure.
• Have you ever had any failures? What did you learn from them?
• Have you ever spoken before a group of people? How large?
• What can you offer us?
• Why did you choose to attend your college/university?
• Why did you choose your major?
• In what extracurricular activities did you participate?
• Did your grades accurately reflect your ability? Why/Why not?
• Did you work while going to school? In what positions?
• Give an example of a situation in which you provided a solution to an employer.
• Give an example of a time in which you worked under deadline pressure.
• How do you think a former supervisor would describe your work?
• What did you enjoy most about your last employment? Least?
• What kind of boss would you prefer?
• What other types of positions are you considering?
• How do you feel about working in a structured environment?
• Are you able to work on several assignments at once?
• How do you feel about working overtime/travel/relocation?
• Give an example of working with a team on a project or an on-going basis.

Questions to Ask an Employer:

• What is the largest single problem facing your staff/department right now?
• What kinds of assignments might I expect during the first six months on the job?
• Are salary adjustments geared to the cost of living or job performance?
• In what ways is a career with your company better than one with your competitors?
• Please describe the duties of the job for me?
• Does your company encourage further education?
• How often are performance reviews given?
• How do you feel about creativity and individuality?
• What is the usual promotional time frame?
• What do you like best about your job/company?
• Has there been much turnover in this job area?
• Is there a lot of team/project work?
• What characteristics do the achievers in this company seem to share?
• Where does this position fit into the organization structure?
• Do you fill positions from the outside or promote from within first?
• What skills are especially important for someone in this position?
• What qualities are you looking for in the candidate who fills this position?
• Will I have the opportunity to work on special projects?
• What is the next course of action? When should I expect to hear from you, or should I contact you?