Common Interview Questions

Here is a list of the most common interview questions. Don’t show it to the students yet. Students try to guess 5 questions from the list in groups. If they get 5 for 5 they win (coffee).

1. What do you have to offer us?
2. What has prompted you to apply for this position?
3. What do you want from us?
4. At the end of the first year, if you got this job, how would you measure your success?
5. What appeals to you about this job?
6. What are your long-term plans?
7. What do you see yourself doing in five years from now?
8. How long do you expect to stay with us?
9. Tell us about yourself.
10. Why should we appoint you?
11. Have you applied for other jobs?
12. How do you handle pressure?
13. Aren't you over qualified for this position?
14. What are your major strengths and weaknesses?
15. How much do you know about our organization?
16. How much do you expect to be paid?
17. Have you any questions for us?
18. Why did you choose to major in your field?
19. What do you do in your spare time?
20. What are the most important considerations for you in choosing a job?
21. How do you get on with other people?
22. Tell us about a project or piece of research you have worked on while at university