Common Interview Questions

So what am I going to be asked? There are literally tens of thousands of questions that someone could ask you. And of course, every company and every interview is different. But here is a list of some common questions:

• Why will you be successful in this profession?
• Why do you want to work for…?
• Why should we hire you?
• What in your background prepares you to work for…?
• How will your job contribute to the overall goals of your team and this company?
• What do you think you are going to be doing as an.working for…??
• What do you hope to be doing in five years?
• How do you feel about what you.ve accomplished so far?
• How do you work under pressure? Can you give me some examples?
• What is your greatest strength and your greatest weakness?
• What do your references say about you?
• In your last internship, what tasks did you spend most of your time on and why?
• Have you ever had your work or your suggestions criticized or attacked? How did you react?
• What have you done that shows initiative?
• How did your last boss or a professor maximize your potential?
• Explain your role in a team.
• Tell me a story. (NOTE: This question is out of left field but it can be meant to test your analytical ability. If you immediately launch into a tale you might come off looking like someone who doesn't think things through. Instead, ask the interviewer some questions before beginning. A good one to start with is “What would you like me to tell a story about?”)
• Define cooperation.
• Explain an event that challenged and changed you. Do you think your reaction to the event was different from others?
• What types of decisions or jobs give you trouble?
• What skills do you need to improve upon the most?
• See that lamp over in the corner of the room? Sell it to me.
• How did you get your summer jobs?
• What classes have you taken that apply best to this job?

Common Questions for a Consulting Applicant?

• How many manholes are there in the United States?
• If you have 500 head of cattle, what is the most efficient way to transport them across the country and why?