Interview Questions

Phrase used to ask or tell someone to sit down
have a seat
Good afternoon. Please have a seat.
Phrase what is your reason for being here (formal)
what brings you here
Well then, let’s start the interview. What brings you here today?
Noun the experiences, knowledge, education, etc., in a person's past
background
Please tell me more about your professional background.
Phrase your estimate of what your life will be like in the future
where do you see yourself
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Do you have particular goals?
Noun a quality that allows someone to deal with problems in a determined and effective way
strength
What would you say is your greatest strength in the workplace?
Noun a quality that prevents someone from being effective
weaknesses
What is one of your weaknesses in the workplace?
Noun someone who cares more about helping a group to succeed than about their own success
team player
Are you a team player? Please give an example from your work experience.
Phrase to do something about a person or thing that causes a problem or difficult situation
dealt with
Please describe a stressful situation at a past job and how you dealt with it.
Phrase other than
outside of
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Phrase to get a response from someone about something
hear back from
Thank you. You can expect to hear back from us by the end of the week with our decision.