Job Interview Questions

Oct 01 20:05

About the Company

What interests you about this job?
What challenges are you looking for in a position?
Why do you want this job?
What attributes / experience do you have?
Are you overqualified for this job?
Why are you the best person for the job?
Why do you want to work for Widgets Company?
Why should we hire you?
What do you know about this company?
What can you contribute to this company?
Is there anything I haven't told you about the job or company that you would like to know?

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Mar 19 00:00

How to Decide on a Salary

When applying for jobs that require you to enter a salary you should always list a salary that is competitive but not way above the going rate for your position.  read more »

Mar 18 00:00

How to Answer Salary Requirement

The old salary requirement question is always a tough interview question. Many people will always state to them exactly what you want and what you are leaving to get it. This is not always the best answer.

If you feel uncomfortable answering this question, don’t! If the interviewer
insists that you answer, it is your decision rather or not to answer. Do whatever makes you feel good. You are the one who has to live with your answer.  read more »

Mar 13 00:00

Teacher Interview Questions

Here are some of the questions you may be asked during an interview for a teaching position.

What do you do when a discipline problem arises?
What is the last book you read?
Have you ever considered publishing a book?
Some people say you should demand respect. Do you agree or disagree?
Tell me about yourself.
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
If a student came to you and said, “None of the other students like me,” what would you tell him/her?
Are you an empathetic person? Give an example.  read more »

Mar 07 01:00

Situation Questions

These are some job interview questions that deal with different situations and scenarios.  read more »

Feb 10 01:00

Common Interview Questions

Here are some very common job interview questions:
 
  • How would you describe yourself?
  • Tell me about yourself ?
  • What do you think are your weaknesses?
  • What do you think are your strengths?
  • How do you handle pressure?
  • What do you expect to be doing five years from now?
  • How is your ability to handle conflict?Why should we hire you?
Jan 18 01:00

Basic Job Interview Questions

Here are some basic job interview questions you might be asked at an interview.  read more »

Jan 15 01:00

Supervisor Job Interview Questions

If you are interviewing for a Supervisor position, you may see some of the questions below during the job interview:  read more »

Dec 18 01:00

Secretarial Interview Questions

There are many main points you want to cover when hiring someone a secretarial position. Here are a few good interview questions to ask:  read more »

Oct 27 00:00

Questions They Can’t Ask During an Interview

Here are some job interview questions that an employer can not ask you during a job interview. If any of these do come up during an interview, it should be a red flag:  read more »

Oct 06 00:00

More Basic Job Interview Questions

Here are some more basic job interview questions. These are examples of things you may be asked during a job interview:

Do you have anything at all that would conflict in you taking this position?
Are you available to work overtime if neccessary?
If asked to come in early to work, are you able to do this?
If asked to stay late, are you able to do this?
How much notice would you need to work overtime?
Occassionaly, something happens and we have mandatory overtime will this be an issue with you?  read more »

Sep 26 00:00

Top 25 Tough Interview Questions

I stumbled across a site that had a nice list of job interview questions. They focused on the tough, open ended questions that you always get asked and never have an answer for. Some of the questions were:  read more »

  • Tell me about yourself.
  • Why do you want to work for us?
  • What do you look for in a job?
  • Why are you leaving (did you leave) your present (last) job?
  • What do you think of your boss?
  • What do you feel this position should pay?
  • What are your long-range goals?
Aug 16 00:00

More Interview Questions

More Interview QuestionsI had an interview today, and it was actually kind of refreshing. There was none of the “where do you see yourself”, etc. questions.

I think the toughest question they asked me was “tell me about yourself.” I never know if they want the whole story, personal stuff and all. Or do they just want the professional stuff.  read more »

Jul 21 00:00

Choose Your Own Boss

Recently I was getting gas from a convenient store and I over heard a clerk make a commit to another customer “I know, I need a new job but I hate to interview because they always ask such dumb questions.” He asked her “like what?” “What kind of supervisor do you want? Like I have a say in it or something.” I smiled at her as she rang up my items and tried not to put my two cents in.  read more »

Jun 27 00:00

Questions to ask at an Interview

During every job interview, the interviewer will give you an opportunity to ask them some questions about the position, company, etc. This is a good opportunity to get some of your questions answered. Plus, if you have good questions for the interviewer it makes you look like you’ve done your homework and are serious about the job.

Some questions to consider are:  read more »