Technical

• Please describe any technical hobbies or interests you have.
  
  
• How do you approach a technical problem? Give an example.
  
  
• What exposure have you had to (software, hardware, product marketing, budgeting, etc.)?
  
  
• Briefly describe a technical project that you found challenging or rewarding.
  
  
• What have you done above and beyond class or course work especially in an area related to your major?
  
  
• Have you published any papers or projects?
  
  
• Have you ever been in a situation where you found yourself without the specific technical knowledge to perform a task essential to your project? What did you do?

Personal

• What do you consider to be your greatest strengths?
  
  
• Can you name some weaknesses?
  
  
• Define success. Failure.
  
  
• Have you ever had any failures? What did you learn from them?
  
  
• Of which three accomplishments are you most proud?
  
  
• Who are your role models? Why?
  
  
• How does your college education or work experience relate to this job?
  
  
• What motivates you most in a job?
  
  
• Have you had difficulty getting along with a former professor/supervisor/co-worker and how did you handle it?
  
  
• Tell me about yourself.
  
  
• What are your hobbies?
  
  
• Why did you choose to interview with our organization?
  
  
• Describe your ideal job.
  
  
• What can you offer us?

Education

• Why did you choose your major?
  
  
• Why did you choose to attend your college or university?
  
  
• Do you think you received a good education? In what ways?
  
  
• In which campus activities did you participate?
  
  
• In what ways do your college education or work experience relate to this job?
  
  
• Which classes in your major did you like best? Least?
  
  
• Which elective classes did you like best? Least? Why?
  
  
• If you were to start over, what would you change about your education?
  
  
• Do you plan to return to school for further education?

Experience

• What job related skills have you developed?
  
  
• Did you work while going to school?
  
  
• What did you learn from these work experiences?
  
  
• What did you enjoy most about your last employment? Least?
  
  
• Have you ever quit a job? Why?
  
  
• Give an example of a situation in which you worked under deadline pressure.
  
  
• Have you ever done any volunteer work? What kind?
  
  
• How do you think a former supervisor would describe your work?

Career Goals

• Do you prefer to work under supervision or on your own?
  
  
• What kind of boss do you prefer?
  
  
• Would you be successful working with a team?
  
  
• Do you prefer large or small organizations? Why?
  
  
• What other types of positions are you considering?
  
  
• How do you feel about working in a structured environment?
  
  
• Are you able to work on several assignments at once?
  
  
• How do you feel about working overtime?
  
  
• How do you feel about travel?
  
  
• How do you feel about the possibility of relocating?
  
  
• Are you willing to work flextime?

General

• What motivates you most in a job?
  
  
• Have you had difficulty getting along with a former professor/ supervisor/co-worker and how did you handle it?
  
  
• Have you ever spoken before a group of people? How large?
  
  
• Why should we hire you rather than another candidate?
  
  
• What do you know about our organization (products or services)?
  
  
• Where do you want to be in five years? Ten years?

Other Topics

The following may not be directly asked, but you should address them:

• How can you increase their profits?
  
  
• How can you further develop their product line?
  
  
• How can you increase the efficiency of their existing systems?
  
  
• How can you help their business grow?
  
  
• How can you help their department prosper?
  
  
• How can you make your manager look good?