The “standard” interview questions
It seems that no matter the position in any industry there’s a list of “standard” interview questions that are asked. Many companies have a form that managers use to conduct interviews. The questions might be worded differently depending on the person and the company, but deep down they are the same. If you know what to expect, you can mentally prepare answers that will showcase your skills and background.
So what questions might be asked of you in an interview? Following is a list that you can use to begin your preparation for your next interview.
- Tell me about yourself. (Not really a question, but it’s bound to come up in any interview.)
- What do you know about our company?
- Why do you want to work for our company
- How much money do you want to make?
- Why are you looking for a new job?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- Why should we hire you?
Of course you’ll have questions specific to the job and you’re background, so be prepared for questions about your management skills, your experience with certain software programs and your abilities to do what is required in the new position. With a little preparation you’ll be ready to do well when asked the “standard” interview questions.