Thursday, May 7, 2009

Common asked and to ask questions during interviews

Common questions include:

-What do you consider to be your major strengths?
-What do you consider to be your major weaknesses?
-Why do you want to work for this company?
-What are your short-term goals?
-Where do you see yourself in five years?
-What did you like most about your last job?
-What did you like least about your last job?
-How would your coworkers describe you?
-How do you manage multiple tasks/projects? Please give an example.
-How do you deal with stress and/or deadlines? Please give an example.
-Do you prefer to work independently or within a team?
-Why should I hire you?

Good questions:

What are the primary duties of this position?
What do you consider the most important skills or traits for someone in this position?
How would you describe a typical day in this position?
What is the standard schedule for this position?
Why are you looking to fill this position?
How would you describe your management style?
What are the short and long-term goals for this position?
Do you expect significant organizational changes in the near future?
What are the prospects for advancement in this position?
What are the next steps in the hiring process?