The University of Akron
Career Center
Simmons Hall Room 301 
277 E. Buchtel Avenue  Akron, OH 44325-4306
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Regular Student Employment: 330-972-7405  Federal Work Study: 330-972-8074
http://www.uakron.edu/career
Sample Interview Questions
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Tell me about yourself
- What is your major?
- Why did you choose the University of Akron?
- How will this job prepare you to be successful in your field?
Why do you want to work for our department?
What attracted you to this job?
How would other people describe you (your friends / your boss / your
professor)?
What past experiences / personal characteristics will help you be
successful in this position?
How would you handle a conflict with
 another student?
 a supervisor?
 Organizational skills: Tell me about a time when you had to manage
multiple projects. How did you organize your schedule?
 Teamwork: Do you work better as a team or on your own? Give an
example?
 Tell me about a time when one of your teammates wasn’t pulling his
weight. What did you do?
 Other: Tell me about a recent accomplishment that made you
exceptionally proud. Tell me about a time you failed.
 Describe a situation when you took on additional responsibility.
 Customer Service: Give me an example of a time when you had to work
with a difficult customer / give me an example of a time when you
provided excellent customer service. What did you do?
 Tell me about a time when you went beyond the call of duty to get
your job done?
 Do you have any questions?