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Show CAREER FAIR SPECIAL - FEB. 24, 2010, PAGE 4 Get ready -here are 50 commonly asked interview questions The purpose of an interview is for the interviewer to find out about you, the prospective employee. The employer wants to know about you in order to make a decision about hiring, and you want the employer to know about you so that the decision will be favorable. Listed below are fifty questions most frequently asked by employers during interviews. Read the questions and formulate your answers. A good interview often determines whether or not you get hired. Remember, nothing beats proper preparation. 1. What are your long range and short range goals and objectives, when and why did you establish these goals and how are you preparing yourself to achieve them? 2. What specific goals, other than those related to your occupation, have you established for yourself for the next 10 years? 3. What do you see yourself doing five years from now? 4. What do you REALLY want to do in life? 5. What are your longrange career objectives? 6. How do you plan to achieve your career goals. 7. What are the most important rewards you expect in your business career? 8. What do you expect to be earning in five years? 9. Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing? 10. Which is more important to you, the money or the type of job? 11. What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses? 12. How would you describe yourself? 13. How do you think a friend or professor who knows you well would describe you? 14. What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort? 15. How has your college experience prepared you for a business career? 16. Why should I hire you? 17. What qualifications do you have that make you think that you will be successful in business? 18. How do you determine or evaluate success? 19. What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours? 20. In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company? 21. What qualities should a successful manager possess? 21th Annual Career Fair Wednesday, March 3, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Taggart Student Center, 2nd Floor Make the most out of the Career Fair by preparing for this important networking event ahead of time. Review the following keys to success- ful Career Fair attendance and visit your career coach at Career Services for any additional questions and advice. Whether you are a freshman or a PhD candidate, sure of your academic major or not, Utah State's Career Fair can serve as a valuable resource to explore careers and seek employ- 22. Describe the relationship that should exist between a supervisor and subordinates. 23. What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? 24. Describe your most rewarding college experience. 25. If you were hiring a graduate for this position, what qualities would you look for? 26. Why did you select your college or university? 27. What led you to choose your field of major study? 28. What college subjects did you like best? Why? 29. What college subjects did you like least? Why? 30. If you could do so, how would you plan your academic study differently? Why? 31. What changes would you make in your college or university? 32. Do you have plans for continued study? An advanced degree? 33. Do you think that your grades are a good indication of your academic achievement? 34. What have you learned from participation in extracurricular activities? 35. In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable? 36. How do you work under ment. Attend this Career Fair to: •Explore different career fields by visiting with over 150 employers from all types of agencies and organizations -- in one place at one time. •Talk with recruiters about the variety of career paths available. •Gain insights from the employers you might obtain an internship or career position with. •Find out how to apply for open positions and schedule on-campus interviews the next day. •Expand your network of employer contacts. Six Steps to Career Fair Success Depending on your interest in exploring careers versus obtaining pressure? 37. In what part-time work are you interested? Why? 38. How would you describe the ideal job for you following graduation? 39. Why did you decide to seek a position with this company? 40. What do you know about our company? 41. What two or three things are most important to you in your job? 42. Are you seeking employment in a company of a certain size? Why? 43. What criteria are you using to evaluate the company for which you hope to work? 44. Do you have a geographical preference? Why? 45. Will you relocate? Does relocation bother you? 46. Are you willing to travel? 47. Are you willing to spend at least six months as a trainee? 48. Why do you think you might like to live in the community in which are company is located? 49. What major problem have you encountered and how did you deal with it? 50. What have you learned from your mistake? an internship/career position, follow these six steps in preparing for a successful Career Fair: Research Organizations Prepare your Resume Dress for Success Prepare your Approach & Introduction Ask Questions Follow-up WATCH FOR MORE INFOMATION, INSIDE THIS SUPPLEMENT! |