Listed below are examples of questions that are frequently asked throughout the interviewing process. Before you arrive to an interview be sure to prepare brief answers to all of the following.
Prepare Your Answers to These Questions:
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why do you want to leave your current company?
- What are your long-term and short-term career goals?
- What do you look for in a job?
- What do you know about the company?
- Why should we hire you?
- What is your biggest strength?
- What is your biggest weakness?
- How would your last boss and colleagues describe you?
- What has been your most important accomplishment?
- What is the hardest thing you've ever done?
- If they should ask, be prepared to name a salary range.
Questions to Ask:
While you should always customize questions for a particular company or job, here are a few suggested questions for you to ask your interviewer
- How long have you been in your position?
- What do you like best about your position?
- What are you expectations for this position?
- Do you have any concerns about my job qualifications? (This gives you the opportunity to overcome those concerns with reasons why you are qualified).