Suggested Interview Questions
Suggested Interview Questions
27. How many people did/do you supervise in your present/previous position?
28. How do you think your subordinates perceive(d) you? How does their perception compare with the
way you perceive yourself?
35. People differ in their preference for jobs that have well laid out tasks and responsibilities or ones in
which work changes frequently. Tell me about a time when you were successful in dealing with an
unstructured work environment.
36. Many situations at work will require fast thinking and speed in making decisions. Give me an
example of a situation in which you were especially skillful in making a decision quickly?
37. What types of experience have you had in talking with customers or clients? Specifically, tell me
about a time when you had to communicate under difficult circumstances.
38. Some situations require us to express ideas/opinions in a very tactful and careful way. Tell me about
a time when you were successful with this particular skill.
39. The word “communication” means different things to different persons at different times. Tell me
what this word means to you by giving me an example of a time when you were able to be warm and
amiable as a communicator.
40. At times, we are all required to deal with difficult people. An even more demanding factor is to be
of service to a difficult person. When have you been successful with this type of situation at work?
41. Having a good solution for a problem often entails more than just being intelligent. Often, exercise
of good judgment is needed to complement logic in choosing a practical solution. Describe when
you used good judgment in solving a problem.
42. Tell me about a time when you showed high enthusiasm and energy in order to create positive
motivation in others. Give me a specific example.
43. Getting the job done may necessitate unusual persistence or dedication to results especially when
faced with obstacles or distractions. Tell me about a time in which you were able to be very
persistent in order to reach goals. Be specific.