The next list of interview questions pertains to work experience:
- Can you tell me about a time when you discovered a more efficient way to do a work task?
- Do you always double-check your work?
- Tell me about a time when you were given an assignment, but you were not clear of how to go about it. How did you tackle this situation?
- Can you tell me about a time when you backed off in a meeting because you felt someone else should speak or have an opportunity?
- How would you show co-workers the importance of cooperation?
- Give an example of a time when you assisted a co-worker to enhance their work skills?
- Tell me about a situation when you were given job instructions and you were unable to comprehend the instructions. How did you go about completing the task?
- How often do you discuss and work with colleagues to think up new systems and styles of working?
- Can you tell me about a time when you did something extra, which was not part of the routine activities assigned to you, but you did it for the benefit of the customer?
- Describe a time when you took on additional work to help your team meet a crucial work goal?
- Tell me about a time that you undertook a course of study, on your own initiative, in order to improve your work performance?
- Tell me about initiatives you have taken to improve procedures at work? Were you successful? Would you do anything different now?
- When you need to create an order of job tasks that need to be completed, how do you decide which task has priority?
- When was the last time you used an inventive method to draw out company resources beyond a level that is usually met?
- Explain to me how your work experience is relevant to this position.
- What relevant experience do you have?
- Could you have done better in your last job?
- Discuss your educational background.
- What’s the most important thing you learned in school?
- Why did you choose your major?
- Why did you choose your university and what factors influenced your choice?
- Why did you choose your degree subject?
- What computing skills do you have?
- What is a suggestion you’ve made at work that was implemented?
- Tell me about your experiences at school.
- What has been the most rewarding university experience?
- On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your vocabulary and grammar skills?
- How has your education prepared you for your job?
- What college subjects did you like best? Why?
- What college subjects did you like least? Why?
- If you could do so, how would you plan your academic study differently? Why?
- What have you learned from participation in extracurricular activities?
- Do you have plans for continued study? An advanced degree?
- What changes would you make in your college or university? Why?
- Tell me about your education.
- What were your favorite classes/activities at school?
- In what ways have your college experiences prepared you for a career?
- Describe your most rewarding college experience.
- Did you enjoy school/college/university?
- How do you think you have changed personally since you started school/college/university?
- Why do you think graduates in [your degree subject] would be good [job role you have applied for]?
- Do you feel your GPA reflects your academic ability?
- Knowing what you know now about your college experience, would you make the same decisions?
- What contributions have you made to a group project?
- Do you have education or training relevant to this position?
- What parts of your education do you see as relevant to this position?
- Is grad school important?
- Are you currently taking or enrolled to take any job related educational courses?
- If you could change or improve anything about your college, what would it be?
- How will the academic program and coursework you’ve taken benefit your career?
- Are you the type of student for whom conducting independent research has been a positive experience?
- Describe the type of teacher who had the most beneficial influence on you.
- Describe the type of professor that has created the most beneficial learning experience for you.
- Do you think that your grades are indication of your academic achievement?
- How was your transition from high school to college? Did you face any particular problems?
- How have you differed from your professors in evaluating your performance? How did you handle the situation?
- Give two examples of things you’ve done in previous jobs or school that demonstrate your willingness to work hard.
- Describe the last time that you undertook a project that demanded a lot of initiative.
- How has college changed you as a person?
- Does your work relate to any experiences or studies you had in college?
- What courses have proved to be the most valuable to you in your work?
- What courses do you wish you had taken that would have better prepared you?
- If you were a college student again, what would you do differently to prepare for this job?
- How important are grades or GPA for obtaining a job in this field?
- What is the best educational preparation for this career?
- How do you think [name of your school]’s reputation is viewed when it comes to hiring?
- If you were entering this career today, would you change your preparation in any way to better facilitate entry?
- Do you apply the skills and knowledge learned at school in your work?
- What do you like best about your school?
- Please describe your own roles and functions in school, college, job, clubs, or other groups.
- Do you feel that grades are a good indicator of your ability?
- What would cause you to miss an assignment or be tardy?
- Tell me about your undergraduate university experience.
- If you were hiring a graduate for this position, what qualities would you look for?
- What do you know about our company?
- What interests you about this job opening?
- What salary range are you looking for? OR What do you feel this position should pay?
- What were your expectations for the job and to what extent were they met?
- What can you do for this company?
- Why should we hire you?
- What do you find are the most difficult decisions to make?
- What is more important to you: money or work?
- Where else have you applied? OR Who else have you applied to/got interviews with?
- Are you willing to relocate or travel? Why should we hire you?
- How do you handle pressure?
- What questions do you have for me?
- Aren’t you overqualified for this position?
- Would you lie for the company?
- What can you tell us about our company?
- What do you know about our competitors?
- How did you hear about this position?
- Would you work holidays/weekends?
- How would you deal with an angry or irate customer?
- How would you fire someone?
- Why do you want this job?
- What is the most difficult thing about working with you?
- Are you willing to make sacrifices for this company?