Interview Questions

What Questions are Employers Likely to Ask During an Interview?

Although you will never know for sure what questions you will be asked in your interviews, you can become aware of the kinds of questions you may be asked. You should be prepared to answer not only the following questions, but variations of them as well. Typically, employers will ask you questions about yourself, your education, your career goals and questions specific to the organization/job you are applying for.

Questions About Yourself

Tell me about yourself?
What are your major strengths?
If we were to contact one of your references, how would they describe you?
What are your greatest strengths? Weakness?
What can you do that someone else can't?
Why should I hire you?
What qualifications do you have that make you feel you will be successful in your field?
What are your three most important priorities?
Have you ever served in a leadership role? Give me an example.
Describe an accomplishment in which you take pride.
What qualities do you like to see in others?
How do you define success?

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Questions About Your Education/Experience

Why did you attend UW-Platteville?
How has attending UW-Platteville prepared you for a career with____?
Which classes did you enjoy the most? Least and why?
Why did you choose your particular college major?
If you were starting over, would you choose the same major? If no, what would you choose?
Describe your most rewarding college experience.
In what college activities did you participate? Why?
What jobs have you held? What did you like and dislike about the jobs? Why?
Give me an example of a problem you encountered in school or on a job and how you solved it.

Questions About Career Goals

Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing?
Where do you hope to be in five years?
What do you think determines an individual's success in a work situation?
What personal characteristics are necessary for success in your chosen field?
If you could do anything in life, and know you could not fail, what would you do
What are your career goals?
What have you done that shows initiative?

Questions Specific to the Job or Organization