Interview Q&A

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    By Alison Doyle, About.com Guide



    Job interviews are always stressful - even for job seekers who have gone on countless interviews. The best way to reduce the stress is to be prepared. Take the time to review the "standard" interview questions you will most likely be asked. Also review sample answers to these typical interview questions.
    Then take the time to research the company. That way you'll be ready with knowledgeable answers for the job interview questions that specifically relate to the company you are interviewing with.

    Interview Questions: Work History

    • Name of company, position title and description, dates of employment. - Best Answers
    • What were your expectations for the job and to what extent were they met? - Best Answers
    • What were your starting and final levels of compensation? - Best Answers
    • What were your responsibilities? - Best Answers
    • What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them? - Best Answers
    • What have you learned from your mistakes? - Best Answers
    • What did you like or dislike about your previous job? - Best Answers
    • Which was most / least rewarding? - Best Answers
    • What was the biggest accomplishment / failure in this position? - Best Answers
    • Questions about your supervisors and co-workers. - Best Answers
    • What was it like working for your supervisor? - Best Answers
    • What do you expect from a supervisor? - Best Answers
    • What problems have you encountered at work? - Best Answers
    • Have you ever had difficulty working with a manager? - Best Answers
    • Who was your best boss and who was the worst? - Best Answers
    • Why are you leaving your job? - Best Answers
    • Why did you resign? - Best Answers
    • Why did you quit your job? - Best Answers
    • What have you been doing since your last job? - Best Answers
    • Why were you fired? - Best Answers
    Job Interview Questions About You
    Job Interview Questions About the New Job and the Company
    Interview Questions: The Future
    • What are you looking for in your next job? What is important to you? - Best Answers
    • What are your goals for the next five years / ten years? - Best Answers
    • How do you plan to achieve those goals? - Best Answers
    • What are your salary requirements - both short-term and long-term? - Best Answers
    • Questions about your career goals. - Best Answers
    • What will you do if you don't get this position? - Best Answers
    Candidate Specific Job Interview Questions
    Behavioral Interview Questions
    In addition to being ready to answer these standard questions, prepare for behavior based interview questions. This is based on the premise that a candidate's past performance is the best predictor of future performance. You will you need to be prepared to provide detailed responses including specific examples of your work experiences. Review examples of behavioral interview questions.

    Tough Interview Questions
    These are some of the more difficult interview questions that you may be asked on a job interview.

    Interview Questions to Ask
    The last job interview question you may be asked is "What can I answer for you?" Have an interview question or two of your own ready to ask. You aren't simply trying to get this job - you are also interviewing the employer to assess whether this company and the position are a good fit for you.

    Compile Responses to Interview Questions
    Take the time to compile a list of responses to both types of interview questions and to itemize your skills, values, and interests as well as your strengths and weaknesses. Emphasize what you can do to benefit the company rather than just what you are interested in.

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