Interviewer Questions - Company

Questions that the company may ask in an Interview:

  • What kind of supervisor do you work best for? Provide examples.
  • Would you describe yourself as goal-driven?
  • What are your standards of success in school? What have you done to meet these standards?
  • What will it take to attain your goals, and what steps have you taken toward attaining them?
  • Some people consider themselves to be "big picture people" and others are detail oriented. Which are you? Give an example that illustrates your preference.
  • If you were hiring for this position, what qualities would you look for?
  • What would you do if the priorities on a major project you were working on were suddenly changed
  • Tell me about a time when you came up with an innovative solution to a challenge your company/class/organization was facing. What was the challenge? What role did others play?
  • Tell me about a time when your work was criticized.
  • What is the biggest mistake you've made?

Interviewee Questions - Canidate

Questions that you should considering asking your future employer:

  • Are there any examples?
  • What do you see as the most important opportunities for improvement in the area I hope to join?
  • What are the career paths in this department?
  • When can I expect to hear from you?
  • What is the deadline for this project? How will success be measured?
  • What is the company's management style?
  • What do you like about working here?
  • How does this position fit into the company's long-term plans?
  • What don't you like about working here and what would you change?
  • What would I go to work on first, and what would my function be?