Sample Interviewer Questions

• Tell me about yourself.
  (Practice one- and two-minute versions—this is your sales pitch!)
• What are your greatest strengths? Weaknesses?
  (Any weakness must have a solution in progress)
• Why are you interested in this position?
  (You had better know what the position entails)
• What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment?
  (This may show your perseverance)
• What career goals have you set? Where do you see yourself in five years?
  (Not just using us, are you?)
• What do you know about our organization, and why did you choose it?
  (Research before the interview to answer this!)
• If you could begin college again, what would you do differently?
  (Show new insights and growth)
• What experiences have prepared you for this position?
  (Give very specific examples)
• What do you value most in your working experience?
  (Every job has taught you something valuable)
• What is your philosophy of business
  (or teaching, nursing, management, etc.)?
• Are you interviewing with other employers?
  (Only with employers like this one for jobs like this one)
• Why did you choose to get your degree at Adelphi?
  (Answer should relate to programs and opportunities, not the location)
• What future training do you plan to have that will further your career?
  (Some employers value this, some don’t)
• What was your most significant contribution during your last job or internship?
  (Better think about this)
• What do you do in your spare time?
  (You are an interesting person, right?)
• What activities did you pursue in college?
  (Mention sports, jobs, volunteering, good grades, etc.)
• Do you belong to any community organizations?
  (Good ways to acquire related skills)
• What is your management style?
  (Think about your own experiences and do some research)
• Are you willing to travel as part of your job?
  (Be flexible, but don’t say yes if you absolutely won’t)
• Would you be willing to relocate if your employer required it?
  (It might be necessary in your field)
• Do you speak any foreign languages?
  (This would make you valuable to most employers)
• Tell me about your computer skills.
  (You should have some; but if not, start learning now!)
• Tell me about reports you have writtenand how they were received by your
  supervisor or professor.
• How did you choose this as a career?
  (Personal story is OK here—”Don’t know” won’t do)
• Which of your previous jobs have you liked the best? The least?
  (Never disliked any job or person)
• What was the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?
  (Other than choosing a college?)
• How would you value a company or a stock?
  (Yes, practice the technical questions also)
• If a clock says 3:15, what is the angle between hour and minute hands?
  (A brainteaser or stress question)

Sample questions you might want to ask the interviewer:

• Could you describe the typical career path for this position?
• What would you consider the most important aspects of this job?
• To whom will I report?
• What are the skills and attributes you value most for someone who is hired for this position?
• If hired, how would I get feedback on my performance?
• Where have successful employees who previously held this position progressed to within the company?
• Could you describe a typical day or week in this position? The typical client or customer?
• What are the major responsibilities of this position?
• What do you see as the key challenges facing a person in this position?
• What are the current major goals of the organization?
• What is your timeline for filling this vacancy?
• This organization recently _______ (use your research here). How is this affecting the organization?
• What are the greatest strengths of this organization or company?