50 Common Interview Questions
Including feedback from over 100 employers who actively recruit and hire Vandals
A downloadable copy of these questions can be obtained here (PDF).
Top Questions You Must Prepare For
- 说说你自己吧.
- 我们为什么要雇佣你?
- What accomplishment are you most proud of?
- Why do you want to work in this field?
- Describe a time you disagreed with a teammate or supervisor.*
- 你的优点是什么??
- 你的目标是什么??
- 你为什么想要这份工作?
- 你的兴趣是什么??
- Why did you choose your major?
- Tell us about a time you failed.*
- 你的缺点是什么?
- Do you have any questions for us?
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- What specific skill set do you bring to this job?
- How do you deal with stressful situations?*
- What kind of culture are you looking for in a company?
- What type of people annoy you?
- Tell us about a product you think is well-designed. 你会如何改进它?*
- Describe a time when you stepped out of your comfort zone.*
- Tell us about a time you planned and accomplished a challenging goal.*
- Describe a time where you had to learn a new skill.*
- When have you had many tasks to accomplish and a short amount of time to accomplish them?*
- Do you value creativity or efficiency more?
- How do you set priorities or manage time?*
- Do you prefer to work alone or on a team?
其余的最好的
- You have 1,000 unread 电子邮件s in your inbox; whom do you respond to first?
- Describe a time you made a successful sale.*
- In what ways do you think you can make the greatest contributions to our team?
- What have you done over the past year for professional development?
- What do you bring to our organization that other candidates do not?*
- What are you passionate about?
- How do you stay on top of current knowledge in your field?
- What makes an effective team?*
- What are you currently reading/researching/working on?
- What can you contribute/bring to our organization?
- 你的动力是什么??
- 你的爱好是什么??
- How would previous supervisors describe your work ethic?
- What will you do if you don’t get this job/into this program?
- 你如何定义成功?
- Describe a time you have demonstrated leadership.*
- Are you applying for other positions/programs?
- What questions have we not asked that you wish we would have?
- Are you willing to work extra hours? 晚上? 周末? 假期? 出差?
- What would you do if you caught your boss doing something unethical or illegal?
- How many basketballs would fit in this room/why are pizzas round? (弧线球问题)
- Describe a time in which you went above and beyond.*
- Who has been your favorite boss/coworker?
- Who has been your least favorite boss/coworker?
- Do you view yourself as overqualified for this position/program?
* = Behavioral Question/STAR Method
雇主 believe that past actions predict future behavior. To answer behavioral questions, follow the STAR Method: Situation, Task, Action and Result.
收集你的故事
Don’t just tell an employer that you have a skill or experience; show them by providing a specific example or story from the past.
头脑风暴
What are some of your best professional moments and achievements? What skills did you use to accomplish them?
To learn more about the STAR Method, 为面试做准备, schedule a practice interview, or book a quiet space for a video conference/phone interview, contact University of Idaho 职业服务 at careerservices@yscfrp.com or 208-885-6121.