Common Interview Questions
Questions employers may ask:
Tell me about a time when you persuaded team members to do things your way.
Tell me about a time when you were unable to complete a project on time.
Tell me about a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures.
Tell me about a time when you had to make an important decision with limited facts.
Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.
Tell me about a time when you had to adapt to a difficult situation.
Tell me about a time when you were tolerant of an opinion that was different from yours.
Tell me about a time when you were disappointed in your behaviour.
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with an irate customer.
Tell me about a time when you made a bad decision.
Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively
Tell me about a time when you prioritised the elements of a complicated project.
Tell me about a time when you turned down a good job
What are people's greatest misperceptions about you?
If I were to call your manager, what would he or she say is the one thing that you're relied on for the most?
If you had to do it all over again, what would your career choice be and why?
If I were to talk with the people who know you best, how would they describe you?
Why are you the right person for this job?
What jobs have you enjoyed most? The least? Why?
What have you done that shows initiative?
What are your strengths? (Try and think of three or four prior to the interview)
What are your weaknesses?
Why are you seeking new employment?
Why do you want this position?
What attracted you to this organisation?
What is important to you in your job?
How would you describe yourself?
What can you offer us?
Questions candidates may ask:
Can you tell me more about the department and team?
Can you describe my area of responsibility?
What are the promotion prospects?
Is there a clearly defined career path?
Do you run any training schemes?
When will you be holding second interviews?
Every role has it challenges, what particular challenges would I face in accepting this role?
How has this vacancy arisen?
When and how can I expect to hear?
