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Questions You May Be Asked
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND ADVISEMENT CENTER

 
 

Preparing for the Interview
Arriving for the Interview
The Interview
Interview Tips
Qualities Employers Look for in a Candidate
Five Deadly Questions

Questions You May Be Asked
Good Questions to Ask
How to Handle Illegal Questions
Salary Negotiations
Interview Attire (Men)
Interview Attire (Women)
 

 

  1. Tell me about yourself?
  2. What are your goals? Short-term & long term.
  3. What do you like doing the most?
  4. What are your strengths ... weaknesses?
  5. How did you learn of our company?
  6. What do you know about the company?
  7. Why do you want to work for the company?
  8. Tell me about your previous job experience.
  9. Note: Recent graduates and other persons entering the marketplace should discuss part-time jobs, school activities and personal accomplishments.
  10. Why did you leave your previous jobs?
  11. How would you handle this job?
  12. Why should we hire you?
  13. Are you willing to work evenings and weekends?
  14. Are you able to travel ... relocate?
  15. What are your salary requirements?
  16. When are you available to start?
  17. May I contact your previous employers?
  18. May I have a list of references?
  19. Is there anything more you would like to know?

 

 

 

The Career Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center is located in:
Student Center 301, 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone 973.720.2281/2282 Fax 973.720.2074