Common Interview Questions

Tell me about yourself.
What are your career plans and goals (short and long term) and how do you plan to achieve them?
In what college activities have you participated? Which did you enjoy the most and why?
What extracurricular offices and positions have you held?
How do you like to spend your free time?
Describe a typical day.
What magazines, newspapers or journals do you read?
What's the last book you read?
What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction?
What jobs have you held? How were they obtained and why did you leave?
What jobs have you enjoyed the most? The least? Why?
What is your major strength? Weakness?
What have you done that shows your initiative and willingness to work?
What motivates you in a job?
What three words describe you best?
What type of person irritates you most?
Do you prefer working with others or by yourself?
What kind of boss do you prefer? What kind of people do you prefer to work with?
What geographic preferences do you have? Are you willing to relocate?
How do you feel about traveling on a job?
Do you have plans for advanced study?
Why did you seek a position with our company/agency?
What do you know about our company/agency?
Why should we select you for this job?
What can you offer us that other candidates can't?
What questions do you have about the job or our company/agency?

Links to list of questions on Alfred University's website:

Link to list of Behavioral Interview Questions on SUNY College at Brockport's website:

And check out 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions by Ron Fry