These are questions you may be asked during an interview with employers. Practicing to answer these types of questions can best prepare you to get the job you want!

Work Experience Questions

• Tell me about yourself?

• How did you hear about this position?

• What do you know about the company?

• How can you contribute to this company?

• Why are you interested in this job?

• Why should we hire you?

• What do you consider as your strengths?

• What do you consider to be your challenges?

• What is your greatest professional achievement?

• Tell me about a conflict you have faced with at work, how did you deal with it?

• Where do you see yourself in five years?

• What type of work environment do you prefer?

• What is your leadership style? Or What’s a time you exercised leadership?

• How would your boss and co-workers describe you?

• How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?

• What do you like to do outside of work?

• Do you have any questions for us?

Training Questions

• What training have you had other than courses in school or college?

• What workshops have you attended?

• Do you have any skills that are not listed on your resume or in your application?

Education Questions

• What courses did you like most in school? Which ones did you like least?

• Why did you choose your major course of study?

• Discuss your background in terms of how it has prepared you for this job.

Future Plans Questions

• What are your long-term goals?

• What are your long-term career objectives?

• How do you plan to achieve your career goals?

• What do you see yourself doing five years from now?

• What plans do you have for continuing your education?

Availability Questions

• When will you be able to start this job?

• Do you mind working overtime?

Money and Benefits Questions

• What level of salary are you expecting?

• What benefits are you expecting?

Personal Questions

• What are your weak points with regard to your ability to perform this job? What are your strong points?

• How do you work under pressure?

• What are your two most satisfying accomplishments?

• Do you consider yourself a creative person? Why?

• What important rewards do you expect from your career?

• Why should I hire you?

• What have you learned from your hobbies or interests?

• What major problem have you encountered and how did you deal with it?

• What have you learned from your mistakes?