| One of the keys to successful interviewing is | | | | - Describe a major failure that you experienced and |
| anticipating the questions the interviewer will ask. It's | | | | what you learned from it. |
| amazing how few job seekers take the time to | | | | - What question did you expect us to ask that we |
| consider this. Here are some samples of interview | | | | didn't? |
| questions interviewers might ask. While the terminology | | | | - What are your salary expectations? |
| and phrasing of the questions will vary depending upon | | | | - What was your salary at your last |
| the industry, the reader should get an idea of what to | | | | position?SAMPLE QUESTIONS TO ASK IN AN |
| expect. As an added bonus, here are some sample | | | | INTERVIEW-Six months from now, how would you |
| questions job seekers will want to consider | | | | know you hired the right person for this job? |
| asking.SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS- Tell me | | | | - How would you describe your management |
| about yourself. | | | | supervisory style? (provided future supervisor is |
| - Describe a situation in which you were successful. | | | | involved in the interview) |
| - What is your most significant accomplishment? | | | | - What are the opportunities for growth? |
| - What do you think it takes to be successful in this | | | | - How is an employee evaluated in this position? |
| career? | | | | - What do you think is the biggest challenge of this |
| - Describe a conflict you had with a supervisor | | | | position? |
| co-worker/colleague and the process you used to | | | | - Why did the person who had this position previously |
| resolve it. | | | | leave? |
| - What do you consider your greatest strength | | | | - What are your goals for this department? |
| weakness? | | | | - Do you have any questions or concerns regarding |
| - If I were to ask your professor/colleague/friends to | | | | my fit for this position? |
| describe you, what would they say? | | | | - What will be the next step in the hiring process? |
| - How has your education prepared you for your | | | | Interviewing can be fun if you understand and practice |
| career? | | | | the rule of the game. If you do your work before, |
| - Why do you want to work in our industry/company? | | | | during and afterwards, you can expect to see things |
| - What do you know about our company? | | | | improve. For assistance, hire a professional career |
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| - What type of management style do you prefer to | | | | held management level positions with some of the |
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