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Interview Questions

Recruitment for Candidates: Interviews

Candidates may be asked the following:-

Questions Related to New Position:

• Why do you want this job?
• What qualities would you bring to this job?
• Why should we employ you?
• What interests you about this position?
• What challenges are you looking for in this role?
• What do you know about this company?
• Why do you want to work for this company?
• What can you contribute to this company?
• What interest you about this position?
• What experience do you have in this industry?
• What are you looking for in a new job?
• What salary are you looking for?

Examples of Time Spent in Previous Jobs:

• Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see your view.
• Give me an example of a time when you were set a goal and were able to achieve it.
• Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete.
• Give me an example of how you typically deal with conflict.
• Give me an example of when you tried to accomplish a task and failed.
• Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the control of a situation.
• Give me an example of a time when you motivated others.
• Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
• Tell me about a time when you had to prioritise your time and how you accomplished that task.
• Tell me about a time when you delegated a project or task effectively.
• Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.
• Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that you handled well.
• Give me an example of using problem solving skills in a situation at work.

Questions Related to your Career:

• How long have you been looking for a new job?
• Are you considering any other positions?
• What would your ideal job be?
• Where does this job fit into your career plans?
• What are your short term and long term career goals?
• Why are you pursuing a career in this field?
• How long would you be looking to stay in your next position?
• What do you think your referees would say about you?
• How often have you been sick in the last year?
• Have you ever been fired?

Questions Related to You as a Candidate:

• How would you describe yourself?
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• How would others describe you?
• Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?
• Do you consider yourself successful?
• What has been you greatest success?
• How do you evaluate success?
• How do you handle criticism?
• What sort of management style do you have?
• What management style do you prefer?
• What do you think makes a good manage?
• How well do you work under pressure?
• What motivates you?
• What interests do you have outside of work?

Questions for you to Ask as a Candidate:

• What particular skills are you looking for?
• What responsibilities do you require for this position?
• Please describe a typical week/day in this role.
• Is this a new position? If not, what did the previous employee go on to do?
• What do you like about working here?
• What don't you like about working here and what would you change?
• Who would I be reporting to?
• Who would report to me?
• What training do you provide?
• Who is you targeted market audience?
• What do you expect from me in the next six months/ year?
• Where is the company going?
• What are the company’s plans for the next five to ten years?
• Are there career opportunities open to me?
• Will there be traveling involved for this position?

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