Common Interview Questions

About Yourself

• Tell me about yourself.
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?
• How would a person you know describe you?
• What have you learned from your mistakes?
• How well do you work under pressure?
• Why should I hire you?

Education Questions

• Why did you choose GardnerWebb/major?
• What do your grades say about you? Describe your most rewarding college experience
• Describe your most rewarding college experience.
• How has a liberal arts background prepared you for a career?

About Your Goals

• What do you see yourself doing in five years?
• Do you have plans for continued education?
• What goals have you set for the near future?

Behavioral Questions

• Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision?
• How do you handle conflict?
• Describe a time when you needed to go above and beyond the call of duty to complete a project
• Give me an example of a time where you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures.
• Describe a time when you delegated a project effectively.
• Tell me about a time when you took the lead to accomplish a goal or project

About Your Work

• How do you work with others?
• Describe the ideal job for you.
• In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
• What is the most significant contribution you made to the job during
• Tell me the reasons for leaving your past position.

About the Organization

• What do you know about our organization?
• Why are you interested in us?
• In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our organization?
• Why did you decide to apply for this job?
• What interests you about what we do?

Questions You May Ask

• What would a normal working day be like?
• Where does this position fit in the organization structure?
• How is the position evaluated?
• Describe the work culture and values.
• What is a typical career path for someone in this position?