The following are sample questions that are typically asked
of interviewees. Some questions are designed to get
specific details while other questions are designed to get a
feel for your personality and character. It is a great idea to
decide how you would answer these questions beforehand.
Tell me about yourself.
What are your favorite classes? What are your least
favorite classes? Why?
What qualifications do you possess to work in this position?
Do you enjoy working in a group or independently?
What are your goals for the next five years?
In what school activities have you participated? Which do
you enjoy most?
Do you participate in after-school activities? If so,
describe them.
What motivates you?
What are your greatest strengths? What are your biggest
challenges?
What do you think it takes to be successful in your work?
What kind of projects, events, or assignments interest and
excite you?
Give me an example of a time when you had to apply
good judgment in a challenging situation.
Tell me about your current (or last) job. What are the
reasons you are leaving (or left)?
Why do you want to work for _?
Why do you think you are a good fit for this position?
How has your high school experience prepared you for
work?
What are the most important rewards you expect in your
career/life?
How do you work under pressure? Please give me an
example of a time when you had to work under pressure
and explain how you handled the situation.
How do you think a friend or teacher who knows you well
would describe you?
What would I see if I went to your Facebook page and how
might it influence my decision to hire you?
What two or three accomplishments have given you the
most satisfactions? Why?
If you were interviewing a candidate for a position, what
qualities do you believe he or she must have in order to be
selected?
When you have free time, how do you spend it?
What is one thing about yourself that you would most like
to change?
What are your salary requirements?
Give me an example of something you had to learn that
was difficult.
Do you have any questions for me? (*Your answer should
always be “yes” and followed up with your questions!)
Akash Shinde
Migrant Worker 