“Top 100 Job Interview Questions & Answers”

In this book we present the 100 most commonly asked job interview questions and provide you with all the tips, examples, industry secrets and answers you need to know in order to nail your job interview. Follow our steps and ensure that you are well prepared to answer every interview question that may be asked!

This eBook is a compilation of many months of research and discussions with hiring managers and career experts in recruitment, career counselling and interviews.

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Our team of career experts have one goal which is to help our clients find new jobs. No longer is it good enough to show up to the job interview, answer a few questions and expect to get the job. In this competitive job environment, hiring managers are now receiving a greater number of job applications than ever before, and with the growth of social networking sites they are able to scrutinize job seekers far greater than previously possible.

Job Interviewing is all about preparing properly, confidence and creating a good rapport. The hiring manager needs to know that you are capable of performing the tasks of the job and also that you will fit the culture of the team. The interview is your time to shine. By having an understanding of the potential questions you may be asked you will be able to give yourself the greatest opportunity of finding success.

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” (Confucius)

The 100 Job Interview Questions:

• Tell me about yourself.
• Why do you want to work for this company?
• What are your greatest strengths?
• What is your greatest weakness?
• Why should we hire you over another candidate for this position?
• Why do you want to leave your current job?
• What are your career goals and where do you see yourself in 5 years?
• What are your salary expectations?
• What is your greatest accomplishment?
• Why did you apply for this position?
• Do you work best independently or as a team?
• How would you describe a typical day in your current job?
• Explain a challenge you faced in the workplace & how you solved it.
• Tell me about a time you disagreed with your supervisor about how something should be done. How did you deal with it?
• Have you had a conflict with a colleague? How did you handle it?
• What would you do if a team member wasn’t pulling his/her weight on a project?
• How would you handle having multiple tasks that need to be finished by the end of the day with no conceivable way of finishing them?
• Describe a time when you went above and beyond the normal scope of your duties.
• Do you have any questions to ask me?
• If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?
• In what position have you been most satisfied in your job?
• What are three positive things your former/current boss would say about you?
• Do you feel you are overqualified for this position?
• Are you willing to travel/relocate for the job?
• Describe a time when your work was criticized. How did you handle it?
• How was your working relationship with your previous boss or supervisor?
• Would your current boss describe you as the type of employee that goes above and beyond?
• What are you looking for in your next job?
• What drives you to achieve your goals in the workplace?
• What working environment allows you to be the most effective in your work?
• What is your management style?
• What do you expect from a supervisor?
• Do you work well under pressure?
• Tell me about a time you had to sell an idea to senior management.
• How do you deal with stressful situations?
• What is good customer service to you?
• What was the last book you read?
• Why did you take a job that seems to be out of your career path?
• Can you explain the gap in your employment history?
• Are you more of a big-picture person or a detail-oriented one?
• What are your hobbies?
• How would your work colleagues describe you?
• Tell me about a time that you failed at something.
• What type of company culture are you looking for?
• What would your manager say is the area you most need development in?
• Sell me this pen.
• What are your workplace values?
• How do you handle constructive criticism?
• What are your pet peeves?
• How would you establish credibility on a new team?
• What quality or attribute do you feel will contribute most to your career success?
• Tell me about a time you saved money for an employer.
• How do you define success?
• Tell us about a time your integrity was challenged. How did you handle it?
• How do you stay current in the industry?
• What was the most creative or innovative project you have worked on?
• How long would you plan to stay with us, if hired?
• If you were a tree, which kind of tree would you be?
• Why have you changed jobs so frequently over the past few years?
• What attributes do you admire in your colleagues?
• Tell me about a time you had to give someone difficult feedback.
• Our company has strong corporate social investment programs and encourages employees to participate in volunteer days. How do you feel about that?
• If you find yourself getting burned out at your job, what do you do to revitalize yourself?
• What have you been doing since you were laid off?
• What managerial task do you least enjoy?
• Why have you been out of work for so long?
• What changes would you like to make if hired for this position?
• Are you currently interviewing for any other job opportunities?
• If a co-worker told you that he plans to call in sick for an entire week in order to take a vacation, what would you do?
• Are you willing to work long hours and weekends if necessary for the job?
• When was the last time you were angry or frustrated at work? What happened?
• What would you do if you knew your boss was wrong about something?
• What color is your brain?
• What will you do if you don’t get this position?
• If you win the lottery tomorrow, would you still work?
• Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
• Do your skills and ambitions best match this position or another one more closely?
• Tell me about a time you had to mediate a conflict between fellow co-workers?
• Do you have plans for continued study? An advanced degree?
• How do you motivate others to do their best work?
• Are you effective at meeting deadlines?
• Why did you choose your course of study?
• Have you ever written any works that have been published in a professional journal, magazine, or newspaper?
• Are you a good decision maker? Do you make decisions quickly or do you take time to think things over before making a decision?
• Can we contact all of your references?
• Can we contact your current employer?
• If I told you your interview was going terribly today, what would you do?
• Describe a goal you set out for yourself in the past, and how you went about achieving it.
• Describe a time when you had to adapt to change. How did you handle it?
• What do you think of garden gnomes?
• If you could be a superhero, what power would you possess?
• If you were to win $1 million what would you do with the money?
• In the news story of your life, what would the headline say?
• If you had 2 job offers, what are the top five factors you would use to evaluate which is a better job opportunity?
• If you had to describe yourself in only one word, what would it be?
• How would you fit a giraffe into a refrigerator?
• Do you feel this position would be a promotion, a lateral move, a broadening of your professional experience, or just a change? Why do you think so?
• How many cows are in Canada?
• If you could be number 1 employee but have all your coworkers dislike you, or you could be number 15 employee and have all your coworkers like you, which would you choose?
• Is there any question I haven’t asked you that I should?