Questions You May Be Asked in an Interview

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Interview Questions To help you prepare for that all important interview, we've come up with a few sample questions to help you practice and ensure your interview goes as smoothly as possible - Good Luck!

·          What kind of people do you like working with?

·          What kind of people do you find it difficult to work with? Why?

·          Do you prefer to work alone or in a group? 

·          Have you ever had to manage or supervise others? Give examples .

·          Is there anything you would rather avoid doing in your job? Why? 

·          In your previous job, what kind of pressures did you encounter?

·          How do you feel about travel? On average, how many nights a week would you be willing to stay away from home? 

·          What do you feel you have done particularly well in your job? In what areas have you achieved the greatest success? Why do you think this is? 

·          In your last job, did you find anything difficult? 

·          Why do you want to leave your present job? 

·          What are you looking for in a company?

·          What are your salary expectations at the moment? And five years from now? 

·          What do you see as your best qualities? 

·          What about the other side of the coin? Apart from knowledge or experience, what traits do you feel could be improved upon? 

·          Do you consider yourself a self-starter? If so, explain why.

·          What would you consider to be your greatest achievement to date? Why? 

·          How do you feel about working long hours and weekends? 

·          Deep down, do you consider yourself to be, a) An Accountant? b) An Entrepreneur? c) A Manager? Why? 

·          Are you a good communicator? 

·          How do you schedule your time? Are you good at setting priorities? 

·          How often do you attend formal meetings with peers? What role did you play at the last meeting? 

·          Describe the biggest problem that you have faced within the last six months. How did you handle it? 

·          Explain your biggest mistake in delegating. 

·          Explain your biggest mistake in not delegating. 

·          What is the toughest decision you have had to make while at your present company? Tell me about it. What alternatives did you consider? 

·          What change has caused you the most difficulty and why? 

·          What are your standards of success in your job? 

·          How far have you ever compromised your standards? Give examples. 

·          Give some instances in which you have anticipated problems or influenced new direction. 

·          Do you feel pressure? Tell me about it. How do you deal with it?