Index of questions
Can you tell me a bit about yourself?
Why have you applied for this vacancy?
Why do you wish to leave your current position?
Why do you want to work for this organisation?
What has been your greatest achievement/accomplishment?
What can you, above all the other applicants, bring to this job?
Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
You’ve mentioned x under Interests and activities on your CV. Can you tell me a bit more about that?
How would you describe yourself? / How would your boss/colleagues/team/family/friends describe you?
In what ways are you a team player?
Do you work well on your own initiative?
What techniques do you use to get things done?
How do you handle pressure and stress?
Can you tell me about a time when you have failed to achieve a goal?
What’s the worst mistake you’ve made at work and how did you deal with it?
How would you handle the following situation?
Can you tell me about a major project you have successfully completed?
Can you tell me about a major problem at work that you’ve had to deal with?
We have a problem with x. How would you resolve that?
What do you do when you disagree with your line manager?
How would you describe yourself as a manager?
Can you give me an example of when you have successfully coached a member of your team?
What is your customer service philosophy?
How did you get your last job?
What does your current job involve on a day-to-day basis?
What contribution do you make to the department in which you work?
What changes have you made to your current job role since you started?
What have you learned in your last job?
Can you tell me about your last appraisal?
How would you describe your current boss?
Which of your jobs was the best?
Why is there a gap in your CV?
What do you know about us as an organisation?
What do you know about our products/services?
What do you think are our organisation’s greatest strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats?
What do you know about the vacancy for which you are applying?
How do your skills and experience match the job description/person specification?
What appeals to you most about this vacancy?
Why have you chosen this line of work?
Are there any other organisations to which you are applying?
How does this job compare to others for which you are applying?
Can you describe your ideal employer to me?
What sort of person would you most like to work for?