Sample General Interview Questions
- Why are you interested in this industry?
- As described to you, what about this position appeals to you?
- Why did you choose to attend Georgetown? Why did you choose your particular major?
- What have you gotten out of your extracurricular activities?
- Describe your most rewarding college experience and tell me why it was so rewarding.
- Relate your studies and/or experience to this job.
- Tell me about a time when you showed initiative.
- Give me an example of a time when you dealt with pressure.
- Tell me about a time where you solved a difficult problem.
- Give me an example of your analytical skills.
- Tell me about a time when you persuaded a group to do something they were opposed to.
- Tell me about a time that you had to organize and plan for a major project.
- Tell me about a time when you worked with a difficult person.
- How do you manage stress?
- Tell me about a time that you had to handle criticism.
- When have you failed?
- Do you prefer working independently or on a team?
- What is one lesson you have learned from a previous job?
- In what ways has college prepared you to take on greater responsibility?
- What personal characteristics are necessary for jobs in this field?
- What is your biggest accomplishment?
- What is the most difficult situation you have faced?
- What would you like to be doing five years from now? Do you plan to attend graduate school?
- Why do you think you would be successful in this field?
- Tell me about a book you have read recently.
- Do you make your opinions known when you disagree with the views of your supervisor? How?
- Why should I hire you?
- What qualifications do you have that will make you successful in the field?
- Describe the relationship that should exist between a supervisor and subordinates.