Questions that you may face in a job interview

Following are a few of the questions that you may face in a job interview.

• What are your goals?
• Why did you leave your last jobs? (do not be negative)
• Why are you considering a job change?
• What do you know about our company?
• What attracted you to this position?
• What would you and your background bring to this position? What contributions could you make on this specific job?
• What parts of your current job do you find most/least satisfying?
• Do you prefer working by yourself, or with others?
• What would you say has been your proudest accomplishment(s) so far?
• What has been your greatest disappointment?
• What have you learned from some of the jobs you have held?
• What have you learned from your mistakes?
• What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses? (Technically and otherwise)
• What qualifications do you have that make you think you will be successful in this position? (Be prepared to mention the qualifications even if not directly asked)
• In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?
• How do you work with deadlines?
• Do you handle stress well?
• What have you done on the job which shows initiative and willingness to work?
• What are your short/long-range goals. Where would you like to be in 5 years?
• Why should we hire you instead of someone else?