Random Interview Questions

Questions that the company may ask in an Interview:

What is the biggest mistake you've made?
Given the investment our company will make in hiring and training you, can you give us a reason to hire you?
Tell me about the salary range you're seeking.
Describe the last time that you undertook a project that demanded a lot of initiative.
What, in your opinion, are the key ingredients in guiding and maintaining successful business relationships?
In a supervisory or group leader role, have you ever had to discipline or counsel an employee or group member? What was the nature of the discipline? What steps did you take? How did that make you feel? How did you prepare yourself?
Tell about a time when your trustworthiness was challenged. How did you react/respond?
How would you describe your leadership skills?
Describe a team experience you found disappointing. What could you have done to prevent it?
Give an example of how you applied knowledge from previous coursework to a project in another class.

Questions that you should considering asking your future employer:

Who would my co-workers be, and what are their functions?
What are the career paths in this department?
How would you describe a typical week/day in this position?
What do you like about working here?
Are there any examples?
What are the skills and attributes you value most for someone being hired for this position?
What are the goals of this department?
What sort of communication style works best with this team?
How does this position fit into the company's long-term plans?
How do you feel about creativity and individuality?