- Why are you applying for this job (or this type of job)?
- Why should we consider hiring you?
- What are you personal and professional objectives (short & long term)?
- Why are you leaving your current position?
- Why are you not working now?
- How long have you been unemployed?
- What are you looking for in a job?
- Why do you think that you are qualified for this position?
- What kind of salary are you seeking (what are you worth)?
- What is your greatest weakness (strength)?
- What do you know about our organization?
- What interests you most (least) about our job (organization, field)?
- How long would it take for you to make a contribution to our organization?
- How long do you expect to stay with our organization?
- What position do you want to have in 5 years?
- What do you think of your recent supervisor and co-workers?
- Please describe a few situations in which your work was criticized.
- Don’t you think that you might be better off in a different field (or type of company)?
- Are you planning to further your education (training)?
- What types of things do you like to do in your spare time?
- What type of position are you most interested in?
- What positions have you held? How were they obtained? Why did you leave?
- When you were in school, what courses did you like most, least?
- Why did you choose this particular field of work?
- Why did you choose to apply to this organization?
- Do you feel that you have received good general training?
- What qualifications do you have that make you feel that you will be successful in this field?
- What are your ideas on salary?
- Do you prefer any specific work location? Why?
- How much money do you hope to earn 5 or 10 years from now?
- How did you rank in your graduating class in high school?
- Why did you choose this particular line of work?
- What do you think determines a person’s progress in a good organization?
- What personal characteristics are necessary for success in your field?
- Tell me about your home life when you were growing up.
- Do you prefer working with others or by yourself?
- What are you looking for salary-wise?
- When can you begin to work?
- Do you have any commitments that would prevent you from traveling or relocating?
- Tell me about yourself.
