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.