50 Interview Questions I thought it might be helpful to provide interviewees with a few general interview questions that potential employers might ask interviewees at an interview. If I get some positive feedback then I will go ahead and write points that you could answer these questions with in a separate post. Interview Questions 1.Why do you want this position? 2.Why should we hire you for this position? 3.What skills do you think you can bring to this position? 4.What relevant experience do you have for the position at hand? 5.Why would you say that you are the best person for this job? 6.How would you describe yourself and your personality? 7.What is your greatest strength? 8.What is your greatest weakness? 9.What major challenges or problems have you handled at work? 10.What is your dream job? 11.How did you hear about this opening? 12.What really interests you about this job? 13.What is your proudest achievement? 14.What were your previous responsibilities? 15.Can you tell me about some of your most relevant leadership experiences? 16.How would you say that you handle pressure? 17.How would you say that you measure success? 18.What are your salary expectations? 19.Can you describe your work style to me? 20.What are your career goals? 21.What are your personal goals for the future? 22.Can you guide me through one of your best work achievements? 23.Can you guide me through a difficult experience that you have had at work? 24.How long do you envisage working at this company? 25.What are you really passionate about? 26.Why are you leaving your current position? 27.Are you willing to re-locate? 28.Are you willing to travel extensively? 29.Would you say you are more of a leader or a follower? 30.What was the last book you read for fun? 31.What are your co-worker pet peeves? 32.What are your hobbies or personal interests? 33.What is your favourite website? 34.Can you tell me what you know about this company? 35.What makes you uncomfortable? 36.Can you describe to me how you would fire someone? 37.Why are you looking for a new job? 38.Do you prefer to work alone or in a team? 39.Can you describe your best boss and your worst boss? 40.How do you handle pressure and stress? 41.Why is there a gap in your employment history? 42.What can you offer us that someone else can not? 43.How would you handle it if your boss was wrong? 44. What do you like the most and least about working in this industry? 45.Is there a type of work environment that you prefer? 46.Who would you like to have as your mentor? 47.Who would you say are this companys competitors? 48.What would you be looking to accomplish in your first month in this role? 49.If I called your boss and asked him/her an area that you could improve on, what do you think he/she would say? 50.What drives or motivates you? Sources Image: Woman in Suit by Helmut Newton (Yves Saint Laurent, 1975), used for instructional, educational, and non-commercial purposes only. Questions: Supplied by Jose Zepeda, a highly seasoned and trusted professional Global Headhunter who works for Parachute Search & Selection. He deals primarily with senior and executive level positions within the financial industry and can be contacted directly at the details given below. Email: jose.zepeda@parachutesas Website: parachutesas/
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