Random Interview Questions

Questions that the company may ask in an Interview:

What plans do you have for continued study? An advanced degree?
Describe a time when you were faced with problems or stresses that tested your coping skills.
Give examples of your experiences at school or in a job that were satisfying. Give examples of your experiences that were dissatisfying.
Give me an example of a time you had to make an important decision. How did you make the decision? How does it affect you today?
Tell me about a time you had to handle multiple responsibilities. How did you organize the work you needed to do?
Describe a situation in which you had to use reference materials to write a research paper. What was the topic? What journals did you read?
Describe a situation that required a number of things to be done at the same time. How did you handle it? What was the result?
Recall a time when you were assigned what you considered to be a complex project. Specifically, what steps did you take to prepare for and finish the project? Were you happy with the outcome? What one step would you have done differently if given the chance?
Give an example of when you took a risk to achieve a goal. What was the outcome?
Describe a situation where others you were working with on a project disagreed with your ideas. What did you do?

Questions that you should considering asking your future employer:

What can I do for you as follow-up?
What is the deadline for this project? How will success be measured?
What exactly would my day-to-day responsibilities be?
What are the organization's three most important goals?
How do you view your group/division/department? The job's responsibilities To avoid any confusion later on, it pays to gain a solid understanding of the position. FGP International's Eddie Payne recommends inquiring:
How would you describe a typical week/day in this position?
What makes your firm, hospital, school system, ad agency, etc., different?
How would you describe your management style and interaction with your staff?
What are the attributes of the job that you'd like to see improved?
If I meet or exceed the company's expectations, will there be additional opportunities to expand my responsibilities?