Just in case you didn’t have enough to practice with “99 Practice Interview Questions,” I’ve compiled a list of 99 more practice interview questions. As an added bonus I threw in a few two-part questions, surprise now you have a few more than 99 questions to practice. I know you’re excited to get practicing!
- What were the five most significant accomplishments at your last job?
- How would you convince me to hire you?
- What salary do you expect if we offer you this position?
- What other positions are you considering?
- What are your lifelong dreams?
- If you were the Executive Director/CEO of this organization, what would be the top two things you would do?
- When was a time you shared a coworker’s or supervisor’s achievements with others?
- How would you go about establishing your credibility with a team?
- How do you want to improve yourself in the next year?
- What has disappointed you about a job?
- What is your favorite board game?
- If you were a fruit, what type of fruit would you be?
- When is a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others?
- Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?
- What will you do if you don’t get a job offer?
- What things do you not like to do?
- How would you describe your work ethic?
- What are you looking for in terms of your career development?
- If you were an insect, what type insect would you be?
- Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?
- What would be your ideal work environment?
- How would you describe your ideal organization?
- What experience do you have in this field?
- If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be, and why?
- What assignment has been difficult for you, and how did you handle it?
- When was a time you when you went above and beyond at work?
- Have you ever been on a team when someone was not pulling their own weight, and if so, how did you handle it?
- What is the best movie you’ve seen within the last year?
- Do you know anyone who works for us?
- How would you describe your work style?
- What is a favorite childhood memory?
- What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
- If your supervisor asked you to do something you disagreed with, what would you do?
- What do you see yourself doing within your first 30 days in this position?
- Is there a person in your career who has really made a difference? Please describe how.
- When was a time you helped someone?
- How do you get along with your older co-workers?
- How do you get along with younger co-workers?
- What would you bring to a potluck lunch?
- What is your favorite amusement park ride?
- When was a time you had to give someone difficult feedback?
- Why is a manhole cover round?
- Do you like the color of this room?
- If you found out that your organization was doing something against the law, like fraud, what would you do?
- When was a time that you didn’t work well with a supervisor?
- What salary are you seeking?
- When was a time that you did not work well with a supervisor, what was the outcome, and how would you have changed the outcome?
- How would you feel about working for someone who knows less than you?
- Have you worked with someone you didn’t like, and how did you handle this?
- Which do you think you are most like: an owl, a wolf, or a chameleon, and why?
- If you stayed with your current organization, what would be your next move?
- What goals do you have in mind for this job?
- When was a time you participated in a team, and what was your role?
- Why is there fuzz on a tennis ball?
- When was a time when things didn’t go the way you wanted (for example, a promotion you didn’t get, or a project that didn’t turn out how you had wanted)?
- What accomplishment(s) have you’ve achieved in a previous position that indicate you will thrive in this position?
- What problems have you encountered at work?
- How do you approach multiple tasks?
- How would you handle a situation if you were required to finish multiple tasks, and at the end of the day, there was no way that you would be able to complete them?
- What have you learned from your mistakes?
- If I were to ask your last supervisor to provide you additional training or exposure, what would they suggest?
- What is your salary history?
- If I were to give the salary that you requested but let you write your job description for the next year, what would that description be?
- If you were hired, loved everything about this job, and were paid the salary you asked for, what kind of offer from another company would you consider?
- What are 10 ways to use a pencil other than for writing?
- If you had a superpower, what would it be?
- What are some ideas you have implemented?
- How many times do a clock’s hands overlap in a day?
- If you had three wishes, what would they be, and why? You cannot ask for more wishes.
- How has your education prepared you for your career?
- What qualities do you think a successful manager would have?
- If you had to do one part of your life over again, what would be one thing you would change?
- What relevant experience do you have?
- Have you done anything to further your job experience?
- What motivates you to do a good job?
- When was a time you weren’t working hard enough, and how could you have worked harder?
- What are some of the things that you and a supervisor have disagreed about?
- What challenges are you looking for in your next job?
- Why did or didn’t you finish college?
- What was your favorite job, and why did you like it?
- If you got the position, how long would you stay with us?
- Your resume suggests that you may be overqualified or too experienced for this position. What’s your opinion?
- Are you a good manager? Please give me some examples.
- How would you describe the pace at which you work?
- Do you feel that you have top managerial potential, and why?
- Have you ever had to fire people? What were the reasons, and how did you handle the situation?
- What do you think is the most difficult thing about being a manager or executive?
- What important trends do you see in our industry?
- Why aren’t you earning more at your age?
- With your eyes closed, tell me, step-by-step, how do I tie my shoes?
- What was a difficult experience you’ve had at work, and how did you handle it?
- Have you gotten angry at work? Please describe what had happened.
- When is a time you faced conflicting priorities, and how did you choose your top priority?
- How do you measure success?
- What job would be your worst nightmare?
- If we unplugged the clock on the wall, why would we do that?
- Why did you choose your major?
- Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
- When can you start?
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