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Part 1Let's start the interview now.1. Tell me a little bit about yourself and your family.2. Tell me a little bit about yourself and what you do for a living.3. Tell me a little bit about yourself and where you live.4. Tell me a little bit about yourself and what you do in your free time.5. Tell me a little bit about yourself and your school.6. Tell me a little bit about yourself and your hobbies.7. Tell me a little bit about yourself and your normal daily routine.8. Tell me a little bit about yourself and your best friend.9. Tell me a little bit about yourself and what you usually do on the weekend.10. Tell me a little bit about yourself and your interests - things you like.

Part 2What were your expectations for the job and to what extent were they met? What were your responsibilities? What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them? What have you learned from your mistakes? - What did you like or dislike about your previous job? - Which was most / least rewarding? - What was the biggest accomplishment / failure in this position? - Questions about job demotions. - Questions about your supervisors and co-workers. - What was it like working for your supervisor? - What do you expect from a supervisor? - What problems have you encountered at work? - Best AnswersHave you ever had difficulty working with a manager? - Best AnswersHave you worked with someone who didn't like your work? - Best AnswersHow did you fit in with the company culture? - Best AnswersWho was your best boss and who was the worst? - Best AnswersDescribe your ideal boss. - Best AnswersWhy are you leaving your job? - Best AnswersWhy do you want to change jobs? - Best AnswersWhy were you fired? - Best AnswersWhy were you laid-off? Best AnswersWhy did you quit your job? - Best AnswersWhy did you resign? - Best Answers

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What have you been doing since your last job? - Best AnswersWhy have you been out of work so long? - Best AnswersWhy weren't you promoted at your last job? - Best Answers

Part 3Interview Questions About You

What is your greatest weakness? - Best Answers What is your greatest strength? - Best Answers How will your greatest strength help you perform? - Best Answers Are you lucky? - Best Answers Are you nice? - Best Answers How would you describe yourself? - Best Answers Describe a typical work week. - Best Answers Describe your work style. - Best Answers Do you consider yourself successful? Why? - Best Answers Do you work well with other people? - Best Answers Do you take work home with you? - Best Answers How do you view yourself? Who do you compare yourself to? - Best Answers How many hours do you normally work? - Best Answers How would you adjust to working for a new company? - Best Answers How would you describe the pace at which you work? - Best Answers How do you handle stress and pressure? - Best Answers What motivates you? - Best Answers Are you a self motivator? - Best Answers What do you find are the most difficult decisions to make? - Best Answers Tell me about yourself. - Best Answers What has been the greatest disappointment in your life? - Best Answers What are you passionate about? - Best Answers What are your hobbies? - Best Answers What are your pet peeves? - Best Answers What do people most often criticize about you? - Best Answers What is the biggest criticism you received from your boss? - Best Answers What is the worst thing that you have ever gotten away with? - Best Answers What is your dream job? - Best Answers What makes you angry? - Best Answers When was the last time you were angry? What happened? - Best Answers Why did you choose your major? - Best Answers

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Why did you go back to school? - Best Answers If you could relive the last 10 years of your life, what would you do differently? - Best Answers If the people who know you were asked why you should be hired, what would they say? Best Answers Do you prefer to work independently or on a team? - Best Answers Give some examples of teamwork. - Best Answers More teamwork interview questions. - Best Answers What type of work environment do you prefer? - Best Answers How do you evaluate success? - Best Answers If you know your boss is 100% wrong about something how would you handle it? - Best Answers Describe a difficult work situation / project and how you overcame it. - Best Answers Describe a time when your workload was heavy and how you handled it. - Best Answers Questions which don't have a right answer. - How to Respond More job interview questions about you. - Best AnswersInterview Questions About Money

What were your starting and final levels of compensation? - Best Answers What are your salary expectations? - Best Answers What are your salary requirements - both short-term and long-term? - Best Answers Why would you take a job for less money? - Best Answers

Job Questions About Your Qualifications

Are you overqualified for this job? - Best Answers Describe how you managed a problem employee. - Best Answers How did you impact the bottom line? - Best Answers Interview questions about your abilities. - Best Answers What applicable attributes / experience do you have? - Best Answers What part of the job will be the least challenging for you? - Best Answers Which parts of this job are the most challenging for you? - Best Answers What philosophy guides your work?- Best Answers What strength will help you the most to succeed? - Best Answers Why are you interested in taking a lower level job? - Best Answers Why are you interested in a non-management job? - Best Answers

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Interview Questions About the New Job and the Company

Should employees use social media at work? - Best Answers What interests you about this job? - Best Answers Why do you want this job? - Best Answers What can you do for this company? - Best Answers Why should we hire you? - Best Answers Why shouldn't we hire you? - Best Answers Why should we hire you instead of the other applicants for the job? - Best Answers Why are you the best person for the job? - Best Answers What do you know about this company? - Best Answers Why do you want to work here? - Best Answers What challenges are you looking for in a position? - Best Answers What can you contribute to this company? - Best Answers What do you see yourself doing within the first 30 days on the job? - Best Answers What would you do if you found out the company was doing something illegal? - Best Answers Are you willing to travel? - Best Answers What is good customer service? - Best Answers How long do you expect to remain employed with this company? - Best Answers When could you start work? - Best Answers Please rate me as an interviewer. - Best Answers Is there anything I haven't told you about the job or company that you would like to know? - Best Answers

Interview Questions About the Future

What are you looking for in your next job? What is important to you? - Best Answers Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? - Best Answers Where do you see yourself in 10 years? (for older applicants) - 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 How would you feel about working for a younger manager? - Best Answers More questions about your career goals. - Best Answers What will you do if you don't get this position? - Best Answers

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Where else are you interviewing? - Best Answers