Interview
Questions
Background & Fit
Essential questions about your background, career goals, strengths, and motivation. Perfect for preparing the "tell me about yourself" portion of any interview.
What kind of work environment brings out your best performance?
What would make this role the perfect next step for you?
What skills are you looking to develop in your next role?
Where do you see yourself in five years, and how does this role fit into that vision?
What motivates you to do your best work?
Why are you leaving your current position, or why did you leave your last role?
What do you know about our company, and why do you want to work here?
Why are you interested in this role, and what excites you about it?
Tell me about yourself in a way that goes beyond what is on your resume.
Walk me through your background and what led you to this point in your career.
What is the most interesting project you have worked on, and what made it special to you?
How would your colleagues describe you in three words, and why?
Tell me about a weakness you have worked to improve. What steps did you take?
What feedback have you received that surprised you, and how did you respond?
What do you consider your greatest professional strength, and how has it helped you succeed?
What is something you are still learning or trying to get better at?