Questions Asked at First Job Interviews

• Can you work under pressure?
• What are your long-range and short-range goals and objectives? When and why did you establish these goals and how did you prepare to achieve them?
• What major problem have you encountered at work and how did you deal with it?
• What is your definition of success?
• What do you expect to be earning in two years?
• Why did you choose to apply for this position?
• What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
• How would you describe yourself?
• How do you think a friend or professor would describe you?
• What motivates you?
• Why should I hire you?
• What do you dislike about your present position?
• Why are you changing jobs?
• In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?
• What qualities should a successful manager possess?
• Describe the relationship between a supervisor and those reporting to him or her.
• What do you think of your current employer?
• What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?
• If you could do so, how would you live your life differently? Why?
• Do you think grades are a good indication of academic achievement?
• What have you learned from your biggest mistake?
• How do you rate yourself as a professional?
• What kind of a environment do you prefer to work in?
• Which of your jobs was the most interesting? Why?
• How would you describe the ideal job?
• Why did you decide to seek a position with this company?
• What do you know about our company?
• What two or three things are most important to you in a job?
• Are you seeking employment in a company of a certain size? Why?
• What criteria are you using to evaluate the company for which you hope to work?
• Can you relocate? Does relocation bother you?
• Are you willing to travel?
• What are your winning qualities for this job?
• What do you think you could offer us that the next candidate can’t?
• Are there any questions you would like to ask?

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