Career Center

Questions THEY like to ask

Interview Walkthrough

Practice a typical dialog between an employer and a candidate.

Personal

  1. Tell me about yourself.
  2. Why did you choose to interview with our organization?
  3. What can you offer us?
  4. Of which three accomplishments are you most proud?
  5. What motivates you most in a job?
  6. Why should we hire you rather than another candidates?
  7. Where do you want to be in five years?

Education

  1. Why did you choose your major
  2. If you were to start over, what would you change about your education?
  3. Do your grades accurately reflect your ability?

Experience

  1. What did you enjoy most about your last employment? Least?
  2. Give an example of a situation in which you provided a solution to an employer.
  3. How do you think a former supervisor would describe your work?

Career Goals

  1. Do you prefer to work under supervision or on your own?
  2. What other types of positions are you considering?
  3. How do you feel about working overtime?
  4. Do you prefer a small or a large organization?