Personal

1. Tell me about yourself

2. What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction?

3. Where you going to be 5 years from now?

4. Describe a leadership role you held and why you have committed time to it.

5. What problems have you encountered at work and how did you deal with them? What was the most useful criticism you received, and who provided it?

6. What is your greatest strength?

7. What are your weakness?

8. Describe a difficult work situation / project and how you overcame it?

9. Do you have any questions for us?

Education

1. Why did you choose your major?

2. How does your college education or work experience relate to this job?

3. Have you had difficulty getting along with a former professor/supervisor/ co-worker and how did you handle it? Describe a difficult work situation/project and how you overcame it?

Experience

1. What are your team-player qualities? Give examples.

2. What is your approach to handling conflict?

3. Tell me about a group project you were involved in. What was your role?

4. You are introducing a new policy into the team or group. You are facing a bit of opposition. How would you handle it?

Company

1. Why are you interested in this organization?

2. Why Should We Hire You? What special skills could you contribute to our company?

3. How would you explain our organization's mission?

Questions you can ask the employer

1. According to the job description, you're looking for candidates with strong analytical abilities. Can you tell me how your employees use these skills in specific projects or everyday work?

2. From researching your company website, it seems you're seeking candidates who will make long-term contributions. Could you give me an idea of some short- and long-term growth opportunities at your company?

3. What is the work environment like here?

4. What does a typical day or week look like?

5. What are typical assignments for new employees?

6. How has {business trend or current event} affected your work?

7. Can you outline a typical career path in your organization?

8. How does the organization support professional development and ongoing training?

9. I understand the core values of your company to be {example}. How do you assess a candidate's fit with these values?

10. What are the short- and long-term strategic directions of the organization?

11. What do you like most about working here?

12. Can you tell me about your hiring process and timeline?