Some commonly asked Traditional Employment Interview Questions [HR questions]

       Here is a list of sample interview questions job-seekers can expect, especially at first, more traditional interviews. Prepare answers to these questions, but don't memorize your answers so that you come off sounding like a robot; in other words, be prepared for these questions and have an outline or script ready, but don't worry about remembering your answers word-for-word.

• What are your long range and short range goals and objectives ?

• What specific goals other than those related to your occupation, have you established for yourself for the next ten years ?

• What do you see yourself doing five years from now? Ten years from now ?

• What do you really want to do in life ?

• What are your long range career objectives ?

• How do you plan to achieve your career goals ?

• What are the most important rewards you expect in your business career ?

• What do you expect to be earning in five years ?

• What did you choose the career for which you are preparing ?

• Which is more important to you, the money or the type of job ?

• What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses ?

• How would you describe yourself ?

• How do you think a friend or professor who knows you well would describe you ?

• What motivates you to put forth you greatest effort ?

• How has your college experience prepared you for a business career ?

• Why should I hire you ?

• What qualifications do you have that make you think that you will be successful in business ?

• How do you determine or evaluate success ?

• What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours ?

• In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company ?

• What qualities should a successful manager possess ?

• Describe the relationship that should exist between the supervisor and those reporting to him or her ?

• What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why ?

• Describe your most rewarding college experience ?

• If you were hiring a graduate for this position, what qualities would you look for ?

• Why did you select your college or university ?

• What led you to choose you field or major study ?

• What college subject did you like best? Why ?

• What college subject did you like least? Why ?

• If you could do so, how would you plan your study differently? Why ?

• What changes would you make in your college or university? Why ?

• Do you have plans for continued study? An advanced degree ?

• Do you think that your grades are a indication of your academic achievement ?

• What have you learned from participating in extra-curricular activities ?

• In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable ?

• How do you work under pressure ?

• In what part-time or summer jobs have you been most interested? Why ?

• How would you describe the ideal job for you following graduation ?

• Why did you decide to seek a position in this company ?

• What do you know about our company ?

• What two or three things are most important to you in your job ?

• Are you seeking employment in a company of a certain size ? Why ?

• What criteria are you using to evaluate the company for which you hope to work ?

• Do you have a geographic preference? Why ?

• Will you relocate? Does relocation bother you ?

• Are you willing to travel ?

• Are you willing to spend at least six months as a trainee ?

• Why do you think you might like to live in the community in which our company is located ?

• What major problem have you encountered and how did you deal with it ?

• What have you learned from your mistakes ?

• Have you seen all our interviewing resources ?

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