Interview Questions

General points to think about before answering an interview question

• Think about the job and the employer's needs first.

• Employer's needs come before your own.

• Emphasis how you will help to achieve the company's goals.

• Describe your accomplishments in quantifiable words.

• Explain how your skills and attributes will benefit the organization.

• Be specific and to the point.

• Explain why you approached projects in a certain ways.

• Explain how the skills you bring will benefit the organization.

• Don't downplay your accomplishments or attribute them to luck.

• Be specific in your answers. Avoid rambling or going off on a tangent.

• Ask for clarification if you are unsure of the question.

Interview Questions

Why are you interested in this field?

Why are you interested in this company?

Why are you interested in this position?

Why do you want this job?

What qualities do you think this job requires?

Why do you want to work for this organization?

What have you got to contribute?

What can we offer you that your present employer cannot offer?

How long have you been looking for a new job?

What do you know about this organization?

What interests you about this organization?

What are you looking for in a new job?

What would be your ideal job?

What sort of jobs are you considering at the moment?

What did you do on a day to day basis?

What do you not like about the job?

How did you make a difference to your last organization?

How successful are you?

What was your greatest success and how did you achieve it?

What has been your biggest failure?

How could you improve yourself?

How did you progress in your last job?

How do you handle criticism?

How do you work with others?

Are you a self-starter, able to work without constant