Here’s a list of common interview questions asked by many employers:

  1. Tell me about yourself.
  2. Why did you choose to interview with us?
  3. How has your experience prepared you for our organization?
  4. In your own words describe your ideal job.
  5. What type of supervisor have you found to be the best?
  6. What do you plan to be doing in five years time?
  7. What do you know about this organization?
  8. What do you know about this position?
  9. What contributions could you make in this organization that would help you stand out from other applicants?
  10. What qualities would you look for in an applicant for this position?
  11. What sort of criteria are you using to decide the organization you will work for?
  12. How has your education prepared you for a career with this organization?
  13. What made you choose your major?
  14. Have your university and major met your expectations?
  15. What made you choose this college?
  16. Do your grades reflect your achievements at school?
  17. What are your two or three greatest achievements since you’ve been at college and why?
  18. Which subjects have you enjoyed studying the most and why?
  19. Which subjects did you dislike and why?
  20. Do you have plans to continue your education?
  21. How would a professor who knows you very well and one who does not know you very well describe you?
  22. Given the chance, how would you alter the course of your education?
  23. What are your career goals?
  24. How did your part-time employment experience prepare you for permanent employment?
  25. Which part-time job did you enjoy the most and why?
  26. What are your two or three most enjoyable past work experiences?
  27. I see in your resume that you like to __________(Hobby, etc.). Tell me a little bit about this interest.
  28. What is your greatest strength and weakness?
  29. What sort of serious problems have you experienced and how have you handled them?
  30. Which employers have you interviewed with or will you be interviewing with in the future?
  31. Do you or have you in the past experimented with illegal drugs?
  32. Would you be willing to take a drug test?
  33. Do you drink alcohol socially?
  34. If you had your whole life to live over, what would you do differently and why?
  35. Which is more important to you, your salary or your job?
  36. What have you found to be the biggest sources of motivation in your life?
  37. What sorts of things cause you stress and how do you cope with them?
  38. What is your definition of success?
  39. What qualities should a successful supervisor possess in regard to job requirements and those who report to him/her?
  40. If travelling is necessary for this position, will that bother you?
  41. How would the community we are located in meet your needs?
  42. How would you develop team spirit among the people that you supervise?
  43. Do you like to work independently or as a team?
  44. What kind of work environment do you like best?
  45. How would you resolve conflicts with employees, coworkers, and supervisors?
  46. In what ways have you learned from your mistakes?
  47. In what areas do you need to improve your skills?
  48. Why did you leave your last employer?
  49. When would you be available for employment?