Guidelines for Succeeding in Any Interview
How To Answer The 64 Tougher Interview Questions
Table of Contents
Guidelines for Succeeding in Any Interview
Q. 1: "Tell me about yourself."
Q. 2: "What are your greatest strengths?"
Q. 3: "What are your greatest weaknesses?"
Q. 4: "Tell me about something you did—or failed to do—that you now feel a little ashamed of."
Q. 5: "Why are you leaving (or did you leave) this position?"
Q. 6: "The Silent Treatment."
Q. 7: "Why should I hire you?"
Q. 8: "Aren't you overqualified for this position?"
Q. 9: "Where do you see yourself five years from now?"
Q. 10: "Describe your ideal company, location and job."
Q. 11: "Why do you want to work at our company?"
Q. 12: "What are your career options right now?"
Q. 13: "Why have you been out of work so long?"
Q. 14: "Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of your previous boss (company, management team, etc.)
Q. 15: "What good books have you read lately?"
Q. 16: "Tell me about a situation when your work was criticized."
Q. 17: "What are your outside interests?"
Q. 18: "The 'Fatal Flaw' Question."
Q. 19: "How do you feel about reporting to a younger person (woman, minority, etc.)?"
Q. 20: "On Confidential Matters...."
Q. 21: "Would you lie for the company?"
Q. 22: "Looking back, what would you do differently in your life?"
Q. 23: "Could you have done better in your last job?"
Q. 24: "Can you work under pressure?"
Q. 25: "What makes you angry?"
Q. 26: "Why aren't you earning more money at this stage of your career?"
Q. 27: "Who has inspired you in your life, and why?"
Q. 28: "What was the toughest decision you ever had to make?"
Q. 29: "Tell me about the most boring job you ever had."
Q. 30: "Have you been absent from work more than a few days in any previous position?"
Q. 31: "What changes would you make if you came on board?"
Q. 32: "I'm concerned that you don't have as much experience as we'd like in...."
Q. 33: "How do you feel about working nights and weekends?"
Q. 34: "Are you willing to relocate or travel?"
Q. 35: "Do you have the stomach to fire people? Have you had experience in firing many people?"
Q. 36: "Why have you had so many jobs?"
Q. 37: "What do you see as the proper role of a good (job title you're seeking)?"
Q. 38: "What would you say to your boss if he's crazy about an idea, but you think it stinks?"
Q. 39: "How could you have improved your career progress?"
Q. 40: "What would you do if a fellow executive on your own corporate level wasn't pulling his weight, and this was hurting your department?"
Q. 41: "You've been with your firm a long time. Won't it be hard switching to a new company?"
Q. 42: "May I contact your present employer for a reference?"
Q. 43: "Give me an example of your creativity (or analytical skill...or managing ability, etc.)."
Q. 44: "Where could you use some improvement?"
Q. 45: "What do you worry about?"
Q. 46: "How many hours a week do you normally work?"
Q. 47: "What's the most difficult part about being a (job title)?"
Q. 48: "The Hypothetical Problem."
Q. 49: "What was the toughest challenge you've ever faced?"
Q. 50: "Have you considered starting your own business?"
Q. 51: "What are your goals?"
Q. 52: "What do you look for when you hire people?"
Q. 53: "Here, sell me this stapler (pen, desk blotter, clock, etc.)."
Q. 54: "The Salary Question—How much do you want?"
Q. 55: "The Illegal Question."
Q. 56: "The 'Secret' Illegal Question."
Q. 57: "What was the toughest part of your last job?"
Q. 58: "How do you define success, and how do you measure up to your own definition?"
Q. 59: "The Opinion Question—What are your views on abortion (or some other controversial subject)?"
Q. 60: "If you won a $10 million lottery, would you still work?"
Q. 61: "Looking back on your last position, have you done your best work?"
Q. 62: "Why should I hire you from the outside when I could promote someone from within?"
Q. 63: "Tell me something negative you've heard about our company."
Q. 64: "On a scale of one to ten, rate me as an interviewer."