Questions

How to Answer
The 64 Toughest
Interview
Questions

THIS BOOK IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECTS COVERED. HOWEVER, IT IS DONE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PUBLISHER IS NOT ENGAGED IN RENDERING LEGAL, ACCOUNTING OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. IF LEGAL ADVICE OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ASSSTANCE IS REQUIRED, THE SERVICES OF A COMPETENT, PROFESSIONAL PERSON SHOUID BE SOUGHT. ANY NAMES USED IN THE TEXT ARE FICTITIOUS AND FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. ANY RESEMBLANCE TO ACTUAL PERSONS OR COMPANIES IS PURELY COINCIDENTAL AND UNINTENTIONAL.

Dedication:
This report is dedicated to courage and knowledge,
the two qualities most needed
to succeed in any human challenge,
especially a job search.

Table of Contents

General Guidelines in Answering Interview Questions 3
Q1 Tell me about yourself. 5
Q2 What are your greatest strengths? 6
Q3 What are your greatest weaknesses? 6
Q4 Tell me about something you did – or failed to do – that you now feel a little ashamed of. 7
Q5 Why are you leaving (or did you leave) this position? 8
Q6 The “Silent Treatment” 9
Q7 Why should I hire you? 9
Q8 Aren’t you overqualified for this position? 10
Q9 Where do you see yourself five years from now? 11
Q10 Describe your ideal company, location and job. 12
Q11 Why do you want to work at our company? 12
Q12 What are your career options right now? 12
Q13 Why have you been out of work so long? 13
Q14 Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of your boss (company, management team, etc.)… 13
Q15 What good books have you read lately? 14
Q16 Tell me about a situation when your work was criticized. 14
Q17 What are your outside interest? 15
Q18 The “Fatal Flaw” question 15
Q19 How do you feel about reporting to a younger person (minority, woman, etc)? 16
Q20 On confidential matters… 16
Q21 Would you lie for the company? 17
Q22 Looking back, what would you do differently in your life? 17
Q23 Could you have done better in your last job?... [continues]

Read full essay