What Sort of Questions Could I Be Asked at an Interview?

To follow is a list of questions that may arise during the course of an interview.

While reading through these questions, ask yourself how would I answer this question if it were asked of me?

• What do you know about our company?
• What would you see as your ideal role?
• Why are you looking to move from your present employer?
• What attracted you to apply for this position?
• What management style gets the best results from you?
• Do you see yourself as a team player or more of an individual?
• What do you enjoy/dislike about your present role?
• Are you able to work longer hours if required?
• Describe your leadership/management style?
• How would you rate your technical ability?
• How would your peers describe you?
• Tell me about a time you have had to solve a challenging problem?
• What has been the most interesting project you have been involved in?
• Take me through a normal working day for you?
• How do you handle pressure?
• Have you had responsibilities for budgets and time lines?
• How do you handle criticism/set backs?
• Do you think your present employer will be sorry to see you leave?
• What do you rate as your key strengths?
• What do your perceive as being your weaknesses?
• What are your prime motivators?
• Why do you believe you are a fit for this role?
• Do you have any client interaction in your current role?
• What are your short to medium term, career aspirations?