Dear Colleagues,

Find below few significant questions that have often been asked during interviews. This list though not exhaustive, shall be of help to all my friends out here :-

* Why did you choose your major?
* Which classes did you like the most/least?
* Why did you select your college? How have you liked it?
* Has your college experience prepared you for a career?
* Describe your most rewarding college experience.
* Describe your most significant college accomplishment.
* If you could do it over, how would you plan your education differently?
* What teaching styles do you react best to?
* Who was your favorite teacher? Why?
* Do you plan to go to graduate school?
* Are your grades a good indicator of your potential?
* What have you learned from your extracurricular activities?
* Tell me about one of the papers you wrote while in school.
* Describe a successful team experience.
* Describe an unsuccessful team experience. How did you handle it?
* What role did you play on the team?

Questions About candidate

* Tell me about yourself. Or, how would you describe yourself?
* What are three adjectives that describe you?
* What are your strengths and weaknesses?
* Why should we hire you? Why would you be right for the job?
* Why are you qualified for this position?
* How did you choose this career direction?
* What would your last boss/coworkers/references say about you?
* How would one of your friends describe you?
* What motivates you to work hard?
* What does success mean to you?
* What are you most proud of?
* What kind of environment do you work best in?
* How do you handle pressure?
* What's important to you in a job?
* Do you have a geographical preference? Would you relocate or travel?
* Would you be willing to work overtime?
* Describe a major obstacle you've encountered? How did you overcome it?
* What have you learned from mistakes you've made?
* What are your biggest accomplishments in the last two years?
* What to you see yourself doing in five years from now? Ten? Fifteen?
* What do you really want out of life?
* What would you do if you won the lottery?
* Who's your hero?
* What else should I know about you?

Questions About Experience

* Tell me about your jobs/internships.
* What kind of computer experience do you have?
* Tell me about a time when you were given bad information. How did you handle it?
* Did you ever have a problem with a supervisor/co-worker? How did you handle it?
* What was the toughest job challenge you faced and how did you deal with it?
* What was your biggest accomplishment in the workplace?

Questions To See If candidate Knows What he's Getting Into

* What do you know about this organization?
* What do you think it takes to be successful in this organization?
* Why do you want to work for us?
* Why do you want to work in this industry?
* What do you look for in a job?
* How can you make a contribution to our organization?
* Where do you think this industry is headed?

Questions to candidate may ask at the end of the interview

* history, size, and growth
* current events that affect the company
* profitability, products, and services
* financial history and current status
* organizational structure and its key management
* company philosophy and culture
* recent changes in company structure
* changes in product or service lines
* geographic area job trends
* and the type of position you are applying for

Candidates can ask questions About The Job

* Where does this position fit into the structure of the department and the organization as a whole?
* What are the future plans for this department?
* How much contact is there between departments or areas (if a large organization)?
* To whom would I report?
* What percentage of my time would be spent in the various functions you described that this job involves?
* Is it organizational policy to promote from within?
* What is a typical career path for people in this position?
* Why is this position available?
* What personal qualities make someone successful in this job?
* What functions would I be performing on a typical day?
* How is performance evaluated?

Questions candidates ask after an offer has been extended

Questions About the Benefits

* What kind of insurance policies do you offer?
* How much vacation time would I receive in the first year, second year, etc...?
* Do you pay for overtime?
* Do you pay for continuing education?
* Do you provide programs for working mothers?
* What is the salary? Bonuses, etc...
* Do you pay for review courses and test materials for professional examinations?

Questions About the Workplace

* Can I take a tour of the workplace?
* May I contact current or previous employees?
* What kind of computer programs do you use?
* What is a typical work day?
* How soon will I be working in ______ ? (Where _____ is a specific area of your interest.)
* Can I meet different levels of staff in the area I'll be working in?
* How much time does it typically take to get promoted?
* Do you provide transfers to other geographical areas (in a big company)?
* How much travel will I be expected to do?
* How much overtime is typical for this job?

Are you ready to face these questions during your next round of interviews ??

Warm Regards

Malik Agarwal