APPLYING FOR A JOB

Interview Questions

Here is a list of some of the most popular interview questions asked. Obviously, there can be no guarantee you will be asked any of these questions but if you practise and prepare you will be in a better position to respond.

1. Why do you want this job?

2. Why do you think we should hire you?

3. What do you think you can bring to this position (specifically)?

4. What do you consider to be your highest achievement?

5. What kind of a person are you?

6. What are your strengths / weaknesses?

7. List 3 criticisms you would have of yourself?

8. What interests you most in your job?

9. What do you know about the role / our organisation?

10. What do you do in your spare time?

11. Where do you see yourself going in the next 5 years?

12. Describe a time when you think you influenced someone.

13. You do not seem to have much experience in xxx?

14. You seem under / over qualified for this job?

15. What do you think your colleagues would say about you?

16. What do you contribute to a team?

17. How do you respond under pressure? Can you provide a recent example?

18. What would you plan to do in the first 3 months of this job?

19. How would you describe your relationship(s) with....?

20. What style of working relationship would you want to have with your manager?

21. How long do you want to do this job for?

22. What sort of salary / package do you expect?

23. What hours do you work / are prepared to work?

24. What is your philosophy of life?

25. If you were an animal [car] what would you choose to be and why?

26. Have you any questions for us?