General Interview Questions

Practice and prepare to answer common interview questions like the ones below.  Practice saying your answers out loud and making eye contact to convey confidence and respect.

• Tell me about yourself.
• What is your major? Do you like it? Why or why not?
• Where do you see yourself five years from now?
• Why are you seeking a position in this company?
• What do you know about this company?
• What contributions can you make to our company?
• What are your plans for continuing your professional growth?
• What kind of work environment are you most comfortable in?
• What type of position are you most interested in?
• What have you learned from some of the previous jobs / positions you have held?
• Give me an example of a work situation in which you were not proud of your performance. What did you learn from this situation?
• What quality or qualities do you have that would enhance our staff?
• Describe any school experience you have had that has prepared you for a full-time position at our school.
• Tell me about a conflict with a coworker and how you resolved it.
• What four words would you use to describe yourself?
• What do you consider to be your strengths and weaknesses?
• Why should this company hire you?
• What questions haven’t I asked you that you would like to answer?
• Do you have any questions for me?

 Note: General Interview Questions is available as a printable PDF