Sample Interview Questions
  1. What part of your work has given you the greatest feeling of achievement and satisfaction?
  2. What part of your work have you found the most frustrating or unsatisfying?
  3. Describe a work-related problem you had to face recently. What procedures did you use to deal with it?
  4. What have you done to make your job easier or more rewarding?
  5. How do you determine which activities should have top priorities in your time?
  6. Under what kinds of conditions do you do your best work?
  7. Describe the best or worst person for whom you have worked. Why did you have this reaction?
  8. How do you keep informed about what’s happening in your field?
  9. In your mind, what is the greatest thing that distinguishes a superior employee from someone who gives typical good performance?
  10. Why did you choose the career for which you are interviewing?
  11. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths and weaknesses?
  12. What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?
  13. What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?
  14. Why did you decide to seek a position with this company?
  15. How does this job fit into your career path?
  16. What did you like and dislike most about your previous job?
  17. How do you think your present (past) superior would describe you?
  18. What traits or qualities do you most admire in someone who was your immediate superior?
  19. What is most important to you in a job?
  20. Why did you leave your prior job(s)? (Give full explanation)
  21. How would you define customer service?
  22. What qualities/characteristics do you believe are most important for this position?
  23. What are some general tactics you might use when dealing with an upset customer?
  24. What are your short- and long-term career goals? Why are you the best choice for this job?