Practice Interview Questions
General Background
Tell me about yourself?
How would you describe your own personality? What adjectives would you use
to describe yourself?
What do you know about our organisation?
Why do you want to work for us?
Why do you want this job?
What about our position do you find the most attractive and the least
attractive?
What do you look for in a job?
Why should I hire you?
What would you do for us that someone else can't?
What qualifies you for this job?
What makes you want to work hard?
Where do you see yourself to be x years from now?
How long would it take you to make a meaningful contribution to our firm?
You may be over qualified for the position we have on offer, what are your
thoughts?
What other jobs or companies are you considering?
What is your management style?
In your last position, what were your five most significant accomplishments?
What are your greatest strengths?
Your Work Experience
Explain how you overcame a major obstacle.
What are your weaknesses?
What is your biggest weakness as a manager?
If I spoke with your previous boss, what would he say are your greatest
strengths and weaknesses?
Describe a situation in which your work was criticised.
How many people did you supervise?
What do you look for when you hire people?
What do your subordinates think of you?
What do you see as the most difficult task in being a manager?
What was the most difficult decision you ever had to make?
Have you ever fired anyone? How did it work out?
How do you resolve conflict?
How do you handle pressure and stress?
Are you a good manager? Why do you feel you have managerial potential?
What past accomplishments have given you satisfaction?
Your Job Satisfaction
Why are you leaving your present job?
Why haven't you found a new position yet?
How would you evaluate your present firm?
What do you think of your current employer?
In your current position, what do you like the most or least?
Your Personality
What was the last book you read? What was the last movie you saw?
What sporting events do you enjoy?
What are your hobbies?
What type of music do you like?
What do you do in your spare time or on weekends?