What will the employer ask? The following is a selection of typical questions commonly asked in an employment interview. Keep in mind that the interviewer may be more interested in your reaction to some questions than the actual answers you give. What are your long-range career objectives? How do you plan to achieve your career goals? Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing? What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses? How would you describe yourself? In what type of position are you most interested? Why should I hire you? In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company? What percentage of your college expenses did you earn? How? What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why? Why did you select your college or university? How do you feel about working overtime? What college subjects did you like best? Least? Why? Do you have plans for continued study ? An advanced degree? Do you think that your grades are a good indication of your academic achievement? What have you learned from participation in extracurricular activities? How do you spend your spare time? What are your hobbies? What have you done which shows initiative and willingness to work? Why did you decide to seek a position with this company? What do you know about our company? Do you have a geographical preference? Why? Are you willing to travel? What job have you liked best? Least? Why? Which of your job supervisors have you liked most? Least? Why? What do you see yourself doing five years from now?

Many job candidates fail to realize just how important it is to ask the employer questions during an interview. The following is a selection of questions that an interviewee might ask in an employment interview. You can use these questions to demonstrate interest and enthusiasm, as well as a lead-in to information you wish gain.

Have three to five questions prepared ahead of time for the interview!

Regarding Job Content - This presumes you have researched the company and possible positions.

What Should You Ask

	Would you mind describing the duties of this job for me, please?
	Could you show me where it fits in the organization?
	What characteristics do you most like to find in people on this assignment?
	Is this a new position?
	What do you consider ideal experience for this job?
	Is there anything unusually demanding about the job I should know?
	What have been some of the best results produced by people in this job?
	Could you tell me about the people with whom I would be dealing?
	What are the primary results you would like to see me produce?
	May I talk with other members of the staff?

	Have you considered... (some equipment or technique to improve operations)?
	I have often wondered why...
	Do any factors prevent action along this line...?
	Is there an untapped market for you service in...?

	Is there anything else I can tell you about my qualifications?
	Can you tell me the prospects for advancement beyond this level?
	I greatly appreciate your offer. How soon do you need a decision?
	Will it be all right if I let you know by (date)?

	Could you tell me briefly about your benefits program?
	Vacations, insurance, retirement, profit sharing, bonuses, hospitalization, etc.

	May I check back with you on (day of the week)?
	Can you give me an idea of when you expect to make a decision?

	Do you know of other organizations who might be interested in my experience?
	I very much like what you are doing. Could you keep my resume on had for other openings in your office or referral to others?
	If the situation changes, please let me know.