These questions are used to probe essential skills and experience required by the job. They are often used as a lead into behavior-based questions that probe more in-depth each competency.
Examples:
- Tell us about yourself
- What is the greatest value you bring to the organization?
- Do you work well with teams?
- What is your leadership and management style?
- Where do you want to be in five years?
- What type of person would you hire for this position?
- Will you stop working if you get married?
- How would you ensure long-term success with our company within your first week?
- What are your greatest strengths?
- What do you have to offer us?
- What has promoted you to apply for this position?
- Upon completing one year on the job, how would you measure your success?
- What do you see yourself doing in five years from now?
- How long do you expect to stay with us?
- Why should we appoint you?
- Have you applied for other jobs?
- Aren’t you overqualified for this position?
- What are your major strengths and weaknesses?
- How much do you know about our organization?
- How much do you expect to be paid?
- Do you have any questions for us?
- Why did you choose to major in?
- What do you do in your spare time?
- What are the most important considerations for you in choosing a job?
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