Your recruiter should be able to give you a very thorough understand of the company's culture, the hiring manager’s personality, his/her typical interview demeanor and a few important questions that the interviewer may ask, some of which are:

  • Tell me about yourself.
    • Keep your answer in the professional realm only. Review your past positions, background and experience, education and other strengths.
  • Why are you interested in this position? Relate how you feel your qualifications match the job requirements.
    • Also, express your desire to work for the organization.
  • What are the most significant accomplishments in your career?
    • Identify recent accomplishments that relate to the position and its requirements.
  • Describe a situation in which your work was criticized.
    • Focus on how you ultimately resolved the situation and became a better performer because of the experience.
  • What do you know about our organization?
  • How would you describe your personality?
  • How do you perform under pressure?
  • What have you done to improve yourself over the past year?
  • What did you like least about your last position?
  • Why are you considering making a move?
  • What is your ideal working environment?
  • How would your colleagues describe you?
  • Have you ever fired anyone?
  • What was the situation and how did you handle it?
  • Are you creative?
  • What are your goals in your career?
  • Where do you see yourself in two years?
  • Why should we hire you?
  • What kind of salary are you looking for?
  • What other types of jobs/companies are you considering?