Sunday, April 5, 2009

Top Interview Questions

Below are the top interview questions that hiring managers typically ask. Over the next several days, I will be going through each question and sharing ideas on GREAT responses. Thank you for following Xodus Advantage. We are here to help YOU accelerate your potential!

TOP INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ASKED BY HIRING MANAGERS

Tell me about yourself.
Why are you looking for a new position?
What are your major strengths?
What are your major weaknesses?
What type of work experience do you bring to this job?
What do you see yourself doing in 5-10 years?
Tell me about your track record of success.
Why do you want to work for us?
What assets do you bring to this company?
Discuss a project or undertaking in which you have been successful.
Discuss something at which you did not succeed, what did you learn from the experience.
How do you think your staff would describe your management style?
How do you feel about working in stressful situations?
Would you describe yourself as a thinker or an action taker?
Describe a goal you have set for yourself in the past and how you accomplished it.
Who in the business or professional world do you admire and why?
What do you do for fun? What are your personal interests?
Describe the type of manager you would like to work for.
Tell me how you prioritize activities effectively.
Tell me how you go about building and maintaining rapport.

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