Interview Question Guide (Potential Questions)

Typical interview questions asked by Interviewers:

Tell me about yourself.
What is the hardest thing you’ve ever done?
What do you know about our company?
Why do you want to work here?
Why are you looking to change positions?
Why did you change jobs when you did (for every job change)?
Tell me what you consider to be your strengths and what you consider to be your weaknesses?
What salary are you looking for?
Why should we hire you?
What do you like most about your current job (or manager)? What do you like least?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
What is the best thing that your manager will say about you? What is the worst?
Name five adjectives that would best describe you.
What has been your most important professional accomplishment?

Typical questions every Candidate should ask:

Could you tell me about the growth plans for the company (the department)?
What is the greatest challenge I will face in this position? What will be my responsibilities?
What skills do you feel are important to be successful in this position.
To reconfirm strength: “That is very interesting. Let me tell you about my background and what I have done as a professional that has prepared me so well for this position.”
Overcoming a weakness: “How important is that skill to this job?”
Mr. Interviewer, I don’t have that specific background, but I am bringing the following skills to the job…” (give examples) “Let’s talk about how you can help me in the one area that I’ve had less exposure to.” (Alternative: “How long would it take to learn that skill?”)
Why did you join this company?
Is there anything in my background or experience to prevent you from considering me as a viable candidate?
What is the next step from here?

Other Interviewing Tips:

Plan to arrive early for your appointment. Try to drive to the location a day or two before so that you know exactly where you are going the day of the interview.
Dress conservatively and professionally.
Greet the interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake.
Establish good eye contact early in the interview.