The Listenary

Prepare for your job search, your resume production, your job interviews, and your career advancement by answering these practice job interview questions. Make your answers into I-statements.

1.   Tell me why you left your last job.
2.   What did you like most/least about your previous job?
3.   How often did you get a raise?
4.   What did you think of your supervisor?
5.   What do you think he or she would say about you?
6.   Tell me about your personal background?
7.   What has been your work experience?
8.   Do your prefer to work by yourself or with others?
9.   What courses in school did you like the best/least?
10.   What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses?
11.   What do you have to offer our company?
12.   Why did you select this company?
13.   What plans do you have if any to continue your education?
14.   What jobs have you enjoyed the most/least?
15.   What do you see yourself doing five years from now?
16.   How would you describe yourself?
17.   What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction?
18.   Tell me about the kind of position you are seeking.
19.   How well do you work with minimum supervision?
20.   What rewards do you expect from working for this company?
21.   If you had unlimited choice, what would be the best kind of job for you?
22.   Describe the ideal work atmosphere for you.Are you willing to work some months as a trainee?
23.   What have you learned from your mistakes?
24.   What problems have you encountered recently and how did you deal with them?
25.   How do you handle pressure?
26.   In your job choice which will be more important and why, salary or the type of work you do?