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Tell me about yourself...

What are your strengths/weaknesses?

What do you see yourself doing in 5 years from now?

Why did you choose the career in which you are planning?

What led you to choose your field of study?

Do you think your grades are a good indication of your academic achievements?

What are your long-range career objectives?

What do you really want to do in life?

How do you plan to achieve your career goals?

How would someone who knows you well describe you?

What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?

What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours?

Describe your most rewarding college experience.

Why did you select your college or university?

What accomplishments have you given you the most satisfaction? Why?

In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?

How well do you work under pressure?

What do you know about our company?

Tell me about the most difficult experience you've faced and how you handled it.

What changes do you see your profession or industry making in order to stay competitive?

Describe a situation in which you had to quickly establish your credibility and gain the confidence of others? What did you do?

Who or what had the greatest influence on your career decision?

What skills and abilities do you possess that will make you successful in today's job market?

What personal factors do you consider most important when evaluating yourself?

What skills and/or special qualities do you possess for this job that would make you stand out from other candidates?

What do you see as your greatest challenge in starting a new career?

With what extracurricular activities have you been involved? How do you see these experiences carrying over into your professional life?

If you were hired by our organization, how would you identify the major roles and responsibilities of your new position?

Do you feel that grades should be used as an indicator of future career potential when an organization is considering a new college graduate?

What prior work experience have you had?

What would your last two employers say about you?

If I were to ask your previous employer what areas they through you could improve upon, what would they say?

Are you willing to relocate?

What starting salary do you expect as an entry level employee?

When comparing job offers, what factors will be important to you to consider?

Why should we hire you?

Do you have any questions for me?


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