Sample Interview Questions

Here is a list of sample interview questions job-seekers can expect, especially at first, from more traditional interviews. Prepare answers to these questions, but don't memorize your answers so that you come off sounding like a robot.

Questions
i) How would you describe yourself?
ii) Why did you leave your last job?
iii) What are your long range and short range goals and objectives?
iv) What specific goals other than those related to your occupation, have you established for yourself for the next ten years?
v) What do you see yourself doing five years from now? Ten years from now?
vi) What do you really want to do in life?
vii) What are your long range career objectives?
viii) How do you plan to achieve your career goals?
ix) What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
x) What do you expect to be earning in five years?
xi) Why did you choose this career?
xii) Can you explain this gap in your employment history?
xiii) How well do you work with people? Do you prefer working alone or in teams?
xiv) How would you evaluate your ability to deal with conflict?
xv) Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor? How did you resolve the conflict?
xvi) What’s more important to you -- the work itself or how much you’re paid for doing it.
xvii) What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
xviii) What motivates you to go the extra mile on a project or job?
xix) Why should I hire you?
xx) What makes you qualified for this position?
xxi) What qualities should a successful manager possess?
xxii) Do you consider yourself a leader?
xxiii) What are the attributes of a good leader?
xxiv) Are you willing to relocate?
xxv) Are you willing to travel for the job?
xxvi) What have you learned from your mistakes?
xxvii) What have you accomplished that shows your initiative and willingness to work?