Interviewer Questions - Company

Questions that the company may ask in an Interview:

  • Everyone has made some poor decisions or has done something that just did not turn out right. Give an example of when this has happened to you.
  • Give an example of when you had to work with someone who was difficult to get along with. Why was this person difficult? How did you handle that person?
  • Tell me about a time you went above and beyond the call of duty to get something done or resolve a problem.
  • Describe the toughest challenge you ever faced and how you worked through it.
  • Discuss a situation during the past year in which you had to deal with an upset customer or coworker.
  • What skills have you acquired from your work experience?
  • What do you do when you are faced with an obstacle to an important project? Give an example.
  • What sorts of things have you done to become better qualified for your career?
  • Tell of a time when your active listening skills really paid off for you -- maybe a time when other people missed the key idea being expressed.
  • How would you describe your leadership skills?

Interviewee Questions - Canidate

Questions that you should considering asking your future employer:

  • How many people work in this office/department?
  • What do you see ahead for your company in the next five years?
  • What are the challenging facets of the job?
  • What qualities are you looking for in your new hires?
  • How does this position fit into the company's long-term plans?
  • How would you describe your management style and interaction with your staff?
  • How do you view your group/division/department? The job's responsibilities To avoid any confusion later on, it pays to gain a solid understanding of the position. FGP International's Eddie Payne recommends inquiring:
  • How would you describe your organization's personality and management style?
  • What were the major strengths and weaknesses of the last person who held this job?
  • Could you describe a typical day or week in this position? The typical client or customer I would be dealing with? The expectations To determine how and when you will evaluated, Payne recommend advises asking: