Interviewer Questions - Company

Questions that the company may ask in an Interview:

  • What were your reasons for selecting your college or university?
  • Tell about a recent job or campus experience that you would describe as a real learning experience? What did you learn from the job or experience?
  • Give me an example of a time you had to persuade other people to take action. Were you successful?
  • What qualifications do you have that will make you successful in this company?
  • Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way?
  • Give an example of a time in which you had to be relatively quick in coming to a decision.
  • Tell me about a time you went above and beyond the call of duty to get something done or resolve a problem.
  • Describe the system you use for keeping track of multiple projects. How do you track your progress so that you can meet deadlines? How do you stay focused?
  • What skills have you acquired from your work experience?
  • Describe a team experience you found disappointing. What could you have done to prevent it?

Interviewee Questions - Canidate

Questions that you should considering asking your future employer:

  • What are the criteria that you are looking for in the successful candidate for this position?
  • What is the overall structure of the department where the position is located?
  • How do you envision this position supporting you?
  • What is the typical work week? Is overtime expected?
  • What do you see as the most important opportunities for improvement in the area I hope to join?
  • What makes this company different from its competitors?
  • What exactly would my day-to-day responsibilities be?
  • How much travel is expected?
  • If I meet or exceed the company's expectations, will there be additional opportunities to expand my responsibilities?
  • What would I go to work on first, and what would my function be?