50 Personal Interview Questions

1) Tell me a little about yourself.

Currently I am following a training with the xxxxxx and also been given the opportunity to
continue my future with them. I am also pursing my masters in Information Technology from
xxxxxx where I am conducting my research in AI based automated Urdu Chabot.

2) What would you consider your greatest strengths?

My strengths are my analytical and problem solving skills. I find it rewarding to find a
solution to a challenge. I am also a quick learner.
3) What do you consider to be your weaknesses?

I remain quite in the meetings and I am trying to speak up.

I get too impatient sometimes but I am trying to reconsider the to-do list and prioritize the
tasks.

4) Why do you want to work for this company?

I would be pleased to work for a company like yours with such a commitment to learning
and growth. A place where my skills or background fits perfectly and can be utilized,
respectively.

5) What interests you about this particular job?

6) What motivates you?

My primary motivation is that I am result driven person as is the IT industry so that sense of
facing new problems and finding their solutions keeps me motivated.

7) What are your salary expectations?

As of now, I haven’t thought much about it. I’m more focused on learning the
requirements for this position that I am applying for.

4) How did you hear about the position?

5) How has your career so far prepared you for this position?
6) Why do you want to change roles?

10) Why are you leaving your current job?

11) What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
12) How would you be an asset to this company?
13) How long would you expect to work for us in case you are hired?
14) Describe your ability to work under pressure.
15) Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor.
16) What has disappointed you about work?
17) What role do you tend to play in a team?
18) What did you do different in last 5 years?
19) Where do you see yourself in five years?1
20) What is your biggest accomplishment today?
21) Are you willing to make sacrifices for this company?
22) Are you applying to other companies as well?
23) How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
24) If I asked your boss or co-workers about you, what would they say?1
25) What is the most challenging thing about working with you?
26) What suggestion/s have you made in your previous employment that was implemented?
27) How do you cope with stress?
28) What was your biggest challenge with your previous boss?
29) Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
30) When have you demonstrated leadership skills?1
31) When have you been innovative at work?1

Why should we hire you?

What is your biggest accomplishments in last 5 years?
When have you demonstrated leadership skills?
How are you different from the crowd?
How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?

Where do you see yourself in five years?

32) Why should we hire you?2
33) What would your salary requirements be?2
34) When have you failed?2
35) Describe a time when you faced an ethical dilemma.2
36) What sorts of things annoy you at work?2
37) What type of work environment do you prefer?2
38) What’s your management style?2
39) How do you prioritize your work?2
40) How do you achieve a good work-life balance?
41) What do you like to do outside of work?2
42) Are you willing to relocate?2
43) What do you like the least about your current job?
44) Give me an example of how you reached your goal?
45) Have you ever been forced to resign?
46) Do you consider yourself successful?
47) What do co-workers say about you?
48) What will you do if you don’t get this position?
49) What do you know about our organization?
50) Do you have any questions for me?
Ice-Breaking Question
A thought provoking question you can use to encourage other people to talk and take part in
conversation.
1) What’s the best TV show these days?
2) What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
3) What kind of coffee do you like?