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1. How would you describe yourself?

2. What specific goals, including those related to your occupation, have you established for your lif

3. How has your college experience prepared you for a business career?

4. Please describe the ideal job for you following graduation.

5. What influenced you to choose this career?

6. At what point did you choose this career?

7. What specific goals have you established for your career?

8. What will it take to attain your goals, and what steps have you taken toward attaining them?

9. What do you think it takes to be successful in this career?

10. How do you determine or evaluate success? Give me an example of one of your successful ac

11. Do you have the qualifications and personal characteristics necessary for success in your chos

12. What has been your most rewarding accomplishment?

13. If you could do so, how would you plan your college career differently?

14. Are you more energized by working with data or by collaborating with other individuals?

15. How would you describe yourself in terms of your ability to work as a member of a team?

16. What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?

17. Given the investment our company will make in hiring and training you, can you give us a reas

18. Would you describe yourself as goal-driven?

19. Describe what you've accomplished toward reaching a recent goal for yourself.

20. What short-term goals and objectives have you established for yourself?

21. Can you describe your long-range goals and objectives?

22. What do you expect to be doing in five years?

23. What do you see yourself doing in ten years?

24. How would you evaluate your ability to deal with conflict?

25. Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor or instructor? How did you resolve the conflict?


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26. Tell me about a major problem you recently handled. Were you successful in resolving it?

27. Would you say that you can easily deal with high-pressure situations?

28. What quality or attribute do you feel will most contribute to your career success?

29. What personal weakness has caused you the greatest difficulty in school or on the job?

30. What were your reasons for selecting your college or university?

31. If you could change or improve anything about your college, what would it be?

32. How will the academic program and coursework you've taken benefit your career?

33. Which college classes or subjects did you like best? Why?

34. Are you the type of student for whom conducting independent research has been a positive ex

35. Describe the type of professor that has created the most beneficial learning experience for you

36. Do you think that your grades are a indication of your academic achievement?

37. What plans do you have for continued study? An advanced degree?

38. Before you can make a productive contribution to the company, what degree of training do you

39. Describe the characteristics of a successful manager.

40. Why did you decide to seek a position in this field?

41. Tell me what you know about our company.

42. Why did you decide to seek a position in this company?

43. Do you have a geographic preference?

44. Why do you think you might like to live in the community in which our company is located?

45. Would it be a problem for you to relocate?

46. To what extent would you be willing to travel for the job?

47. Which is more important to you, the job itself or your salary?

48. What level of compensation would it take to make you happy?

49. Tell me about the salary range you're seeking.

50. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someo

51. Describe an instance when you had to think on your feet to extricate yourself from a difficult sit


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52. Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a pro

53. By providing examples, convince me that you can adapt to a wide variety of people, situations

54. Describe a time when you were faced with problems or stresses that tested your coping skills.

55. Give an example of a time in which you had to be relatively quick in coming to a decision.

56. Describe a time when you had to use your written communication skills to get an important poi

57. Give me a specific occasion in which you conformed to a policy with which you did not agree.

58. Give me an example of an important goal which you had set in the past and tell me about your

59. Describe the most significant or creative presentation that you have had to complete.

60. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a jo

61. Give me an example of a time when you were able to successfully communicate with another

62. Sometimes it's easy to get in "over your head." Describe a situation where you had to request

63. Give an example of how you applied knowledge from previous coursework to a project in anoth

64. Describe a situation where others you were working with on a project disagreed with your idea

65. Describe a situation in which you found that your results were not up to your professor's or sup

66. Tell of a time when you worked with a colleague who was not completing his or her share of th

67. Describe a situation in which you had to arrive at a compromise or guide others to a compromi

68. What steps do you follow to study a problem before making a decision.

69. We can sometimes identify a small problem and fix it before it becomes a major problem. Give

70. In a supervisory or group leader role, have you ever had to discipline or counsel an employee o

71. Recall a time from your work experience when your manager or supervisor was unavailable an

72. Recall a time when you were assigned what you considered to be a complex project. Specifical

73. What was the most complex assignment you have had? What was your role?

74. How was your transition from high school to college? Did you face any particular problems?

75. Tell of some situations in which you have had to adjust quickly to changes over which you had

76. Compare and contrast the times when you did work which was above the standard with times

77. Describe some times when you were not very satisfied or pleased with your performance. Wha


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78. What are your standards of success in school? What have you done to meet these standards?

79. How have you differed from your professors in evaluating your performance? How did you han

80. Give examples of your experiences at school or in a job that were satisfying. Give examples of

81. What kind of supervisor do you work best for? Provide examples.

82. Describe some projects or ideas (not necessarily your own) that were implemented, or carried

83. Describe a situation that required a number of things to be done at the same time. How did you

84. Have you found any ways to make school or a job easier or more rewarding or to make yoursel

85. How do you determine priorities in scheduling your time? Give examples.

86. Tell of a time when your active listening skills really paid off for you - maybe a time when other

87. What has been your experience in giving presentations? What has been your most successful

88. Tell of the most difficult customer service experience that you have ever had to handle -- perha

89. Give an example of when you had to work with someone who was difficult to get along with. W

90. Describe a situation where you found yourself dealing with someone who didn't like you. How d

91. Give me a specific example of something you did that helped build enthusiasm in others.

92. Tell me about a difficult situation when it was desirable for you to keep a positive attitude. Wha

93. Give me an example of a time you had to make an important decision. How did you make the

94. Give me an example of a time you had to persuade other people to take action. Were you suc

95. Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult person. How did you handle the situa

96. Tell me about a time you had to handle multiple responsibilities. How did you organize the wor

97. Tell me about a time when you had to make a decision, but didn't have all the information you

98. What suggestions do you have for our organization?

99. What is the most significant contribution you made to the company during a past job or interns

100. What is the biggest mistake you've made?

101. Describe a situation in which you had to use reference materials to write a research paper. W

102. Give me a specific example of a time when a co-worker or classmate criticized your work in fr

103. Give me a specific example of a time when you sold your supervisor or professor on an idea


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104. Describe the system you use for keeping track of multiple projects. How do you track your pro

105. Tell me about a time when you came up with an innovative solution to a challenge your comp

106. Describe a specific problem you solved for your employer or professor. How did you approac

107. Describe a time when you got co-workers or classmates who dislike each other to work toget

108. Tell me about a time when you failed to meet a deadline. What things did you fail to do? Wha

109. Describe a time when you put your needs aside to help a co-worker or classmate understand


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success in reaching it.

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erson even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa).

elp or assistance on a project or assignment.

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rvisor's expectations. What happened? What action did you take?

work. Who, if anyone, did you tell or talk to about it? Did the manager take any steps to correct you

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an example(s) of how you have done this.

r group member? What was the nature of the discipline? What steps did you take? How did that ma

d a problem arose. What was the nature of the problem? How did you handle that situation? How did

ly, what steps did you take to prepare for and finish the project? Were you happy with the outcome?

no control. What was the impact of the change on you?

our work was below the standard.

t did you do about it?


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le the situation?

your experiences that were dissatisfying.

ut successfully primarily because of your efforts.

handle it? What was the result?

f more effective?

people missed the key idea being expressed.

experience in speech making?

ps an angry or irate customer. Be specific and tell what you did and what was the outcome.

y was this person difficult? How did you handle that person?

id you handle it?

did you do?

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you needed to do?

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hat was the topic? What journals did you read?

ont of others. How did you respond? How has that event shaped the way you communicate with othe

r concept. How did you proceed? What was the result?


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gress so that you can meet deadlines? How do you stay focused?

ny/class/organization was facing. What was the challenge? What role did others play?

the problem? What role did others play? What was the outcome?

er. How did you accomplish this? What was the outcome?

were the repercussions? What did you learn?

a task. How did you assist him or her? What was the result?


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colleague? Did you agree or disagree with the manager's actions?

e you feel? How did you prepare yourself?

that make you feel?

hat one step would you have done differently if given the chance?


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what experience do you have? expriens

what hobby jvi

What Do You Not Like Doing? Qu Usted No tiene gusto De Hacer?

Do You Have Any Questions for Me?

Why do you prefer our company?

If We Accept You, Will You Join?

What Do You Do In Your Spare Time?

Who Is Your Role Model? quien es tu modelo a imitar

What Skills Will You Develop Here? qu habilidad desarrollars aqu

What Has Been Your Biggest Failure? cul ha sido tu mayor fallo (fracaso)

What Have You Learned From Your Work Experience? Qu Ha aprendido De Su Experiencia pr

How Would Your Friends Describe You? Cmo Sus Amigos Le describiran?

Where Do You See Yourself N Years Later?

What Other Career Options Have You Considered? Qu Otras Opciones De la Carrera profe

What Did You Get Out Of Your Academics?

Why Did You Decide On This Career? Por qu Usted Decida Sobre Esta CarreWhat Do You Regard As Your Major Achievement? Qu Usted Mira Como Su Logro Important

What Are Your Strengths? strong points? Cules Son Sus Fuerzas?

What Are Your Weaknesses? Cules Son Sus Debilidades?

Describe Your Previous Job Describa Su Trabajo Anterior

Tell Me About Yourself

What Salary Are You Seeking? Qu Sueldo Usted Est buscando?

Why Did You Leave (Lose) Your Last Job? Por qu Usted Dej (Perdieron) Su Traba

A common last question in a job interview is:

Is there something that you would like to ask us? What does one say?

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untara? Qu uno dice?


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1. How has your education prepared you for this position?

2. Which courses that you took will contribute the most to your effective performance

3. What was the single most important lesson that you have learned in school?

4. What do you like the most about the career that you're seeking?

5. What do you like the least about the career that you're seeking?6. Why did you choose the college that you attended?

7. Why did you select the major that you that you selected?

8. Tell us about your extra-curricular activities in school?

9. What aspects of your education will assist you in the job that you are seeking?

10. How will your degree help you succeed in the job that you are interviewing for?

11. If we were to ask your professors what single quality that you possess is the most
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in this job?

outstanding, what would they say?


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1. What salary are you seeking?

2. What is your current salary?

3. Why do you think we should pay you the salary you are seeking?

4. How much should we pay you?

5. Why would you change jobs for less pay?

What do you expect your starting salary to be? Qu usted espera que su sueldo que co


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1. What are is the Situation Task Action Results (S.T.A.R.) method?

2. What is the proper way to ask for relocation packages and interview fees?3. How do you explain why you are now returning to work after many years ofchild r

4. How would a person deal with questions as to why they might have been off work5. I have a job interview and my baby is due in three weeks. The company does n

6. I have just been released from jail. Any suggestions about interviewing with a fel

7. I have been employed as a temp with different companies. How do I answer the

8. I am a female seeking a job in a male-oriented profession. How do I show th

9. What is a women's dress code for interviewing?

10. What steps can I take to increase my effectiveness in a telephone interview?


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earing?

due to a previous injury?ot know that I am expecting.

ony record?

uestion, "Why have I had so many employers in the last two years?""

e interviewer that I am not afraid to get my "pretty, clean hands dirty"?


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1. If hired, how soon will you be able to start work?

2. How do you explain being terminated from your last position particularly when th

3. What do I say if I don't want a prospective employer to contact my current e

4. What if a person has years of experience, but no college degree to back it up?5. What is the best way to "close" an interview?

6. With all your experience why would you want to take an entry position job?


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t position gave you the skills that you'll need to succeed in your career field?

ployer?


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1. After an interview, when do I write a thank you letter?

2. Do I send a follow-up thank you letter after a second interview?

3. How long after the interview before I call to see if I have been hired? What do I s

4. How much follow-up is enough? I have sent follow up letters and have made nu5. When do you notify a prospective employer of nonrefundable vacation plans?


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1. Describe a challenging work issue you had to face, and how you dealt with it?

2. How do you handle conflict?

3. If you were on a merry-go-round, what song would be playing? If you were going to be an anim

4. In what way do you think you can contribute to our company?5. Tell me a story.

6. Tell me about a time when you tried and failed.

7. Tell us about your analytical skills.

8. What are some of the things you find difficult to do?

9. What are your short and long term goals?

10. What can you add to what we have already asked you that should make us want to hire you?

11. What does "customer service" mean to you?

12. What do you wish to gain from our company?

13. What do you know about our company?

14. What do you think the employee's responsibilities are to the company?

15. What is your biggest weakness?

16. What motivates you?17. What things make a good team member?

18. Why do you feel we should hire you for this position?

19. Why do you want to change jobs?

20. Why do you want to leave this job after only four months?
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2. What are the attributes of a good manager?

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