Advanced Interview Techniques

40+ difficult interview questions.

1 Can you tell me about yourself?
2 What Are Your Weaknesses?
3 Why Should We Hire You?
4 Why Do You Want to Work Here?
5 What Are Your Goals?
6 Why Did You Leave (Or Why Are You Leaving) Your Job?
7 When Were You Most Satisfied in Your Job?
8 What Can You Do for Us That Other Candidates Can't?
9 Where do you see yourself in five years' time?
10 How is your relationship with your current team?
11 Tell us about a time when you used logic to solve a problem.
12 What’s your experience with benchmarking studies?
13 How do you help or ensure that your department meets all compliance obligations?
14 Describe a crisis of motivation you faced in one of your former jobs.
15 Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone.
16 Have you ever worked on a project that was a failure?
17 Describe a time when you struggled to build a relationship with someone important.
18 If you could change one thing about your personality, what would it be?
19 Tell me about a stressful scenario in the past and how you handled it.
20 What hobbies or sports are you involved with outside of work, and why do you enjoy them?
21 Can you tell me about a time when you went above and beyond in your job?
22 What drives you in your professional life?
23 What makes you unique?
24 Describe a time when you dealt with change.
25 Do you have somebody who can do your job when you leave?
26 Describe a conflict you had with one of your colleagues in your last job.
27 Tell us about the most difficult problem you had to address in your last job.
28 Describe a time when you struggled to communicate something to your colleague. How did you manage to get your message over?
29 What does integrity mean to you?
30 Describe the biggest failure of your professional career.
31 What is your experience in setting up reporting or communication controls?
32 Tell us about a time when you showed initiative at work.
33 Tell us about a time when you faced a conflict of personal and professional interests in your work.
34 How do you define quality?
35 Tell us about a time when you had to make a decision without all the information you needed.
36 Describe a situation when you used logic to solve a problem.
37 Why shouldn’t we hire you?
38 What critical feedback do you most often receive?
39 What would you do if you discovered that a director was doing something illegal or immoral at the company?
40 How do you react to negative feedback?
41 Tell me about a time you overcame an obstacle.
42 How do you handle your stress or anxiety?
43 How do you help people who are stressed or anxious in your team?
44 What have been your most positive and negative management experiences?
45 Do you have any regrets?

Advanced Interview Techniques.

Personality Assessment.

1: I'm cranky and irritable when I don't feel well.

2: I have never hated anyone.

3: I always try to see the other person's point of view.

4: I am a leader in my group, but I could improve.

5: I expect to succeed in the things that I do.

6: I often lose my temper.

7: I'd like to learn to scuba dive.

8: I get motivated very easily.

9: I feel guilty about some of the things I have done.

10: I am always arguing with people.

11: I like challenges.

12: I'm a very self-confident person.

13: When I was at school I gave the teachers a hard time.

14: I wish I knew what I wanted out of life.

15: In school, I didn't like maths.

16: I don't care if others like the things that I do.

17: I seldom pay attention to how I look.

18: I get nervous if someone is watching me.

19: I'd enjoy skydiving if I had the opportunity.

20: I'd rather stay at home and read or watch TV than go to a party.

21: I enjoy solving riddles.

22: I don't mind criticising people, especially when they need it.

23: Being part of a large crowd is exciting.

24: I don't mind talking in front of a group of people.

25: Entering a room full of people often makes me feel uncomfortable.

26: I sometimes wanted to run away from home.

27: I don't really care what other people think of me.

28: In school, talking in front of the class was hard for me.

29: I always practice what I preach.

30: I do my job as well as I possibly can.

31: When something doesn't work, I usually want to know why.

32: I sometimes wish I were somebody else.

33: I get away with a lot of things.

34: I'm known for coming up with good ideas.

35: I often feel anxious.

36: In school, I was frequently rebellious.

37: I'm not afraid to be the first to try something.

38: When people are nice to me I wonder what they want.

39: I never know what I will do tomorrow.

40: I enjoy reading poetry.

41: I'm good at telling jokes and funny stories.

42: I'm seldom tense or anxious.

43: The future seems hopeless to me.

44: Everyone has some good qualities.

45: I often have indigestion.

46: Many people would say that I am shy.

47: I don't let little things bother me.

48: I'd like to go mountain climbing.

49: Putting on an act for people is often necessary.

50: I can't do many things well.

51: When someone gives me a job to do, I finish it no matter what.

52: I enjoy showing off a little now and then.

53: I like to try new or exotic dishes.

54: I enjoy helping people.

55: In a group, I never draw attention to myself.

56: In school, I memorized facts quickly.

57: I often think about the reasons for my actions.

58: I'd like a job that requires travelling abroad.

59: I read at least one book per month.

60: I like talking to people.

61: As a child, school was easy for me.

62: I enjoy doing crossword puzzles.

63: My success depends on my appearance.

64: No matter what happened, I always felt that my parents loved me.

65: I'm uncertain about what the next step should be in my life.

66: I tend to give up when I meet very difficult problems.

67: To get along with people, I sometimes pretend that I'm interested in their conversation.

68: I like to do things on the spur of the moment.

69: I have a large vocabulary.

70: I set high standards for myself.

71: I like parties and social events.

72: I don't enjoy a game unless I win.

73: I enjoy a lot of variety in my life.

74: Most people are not as honest as they seem.

75: I'd rather read than watch TV.

76: At school and college, I was usually in the upper part of my class.

77: Sometimes I am hard to get along with.

78: I never go out of my way to help others.

79: I'm a quick-witted person.

80: I worry a lot.

81: I often wonder how it is that I got to be the person I am.

82: There were times when I resented my colleagues.

83: I'm often the life of the party.

84: I am a good listener no matter with whom I am talking.

85: People think that I am a non-conformist.

86: I have taken things apart just to see how they work.

87: Other people's opinions of me are not important.

88: Planning things in advance takes the fun out of life.

89: I'd like to be a Grand Prix or rally-cross driver.

90: I often have headaches.

91: Even as a child I was interested in how things work.

92: My life often seems to have no meaning.

93: I get tired of doing things the same old way.

94: If something is worth doing, then it's worth doing it well.

95: I think I'd like to carry out research.

96: Politicians will steal if they are sure they won't get caught. Most people are like that.

97: I find it hard to act naturally when I'm with people new to me.

98: I'm not very innovative or creative.

99: When I'm in a bad mood, I let everyone else know it.

100: I'd rather follow orders than give them.

101: I find surfing exciting.

102: I find Greek mythology interesting.

103: I find ancient Egyptian history fascinating.

104: I find information regarding other galaxies fascinating.

105: I find being with younger people to be eye-opening.

106: I lack self-confidence.

107: Most of the time I expect to succeed.

108: I feel that life is just passing me by.

109: I've got a lot of close friends.

110: I remain calm in a crisis.

111: I'm a forgiving person.

112: I'm often frustrated or irritated by faults in others.

113: I'm an ambitious person.

114: I don't trust people unless I know them very well.

115: I love the hustle and bustle of city crowds.

116: I hate opera.

117: I love jazz.

118: I loathe classical music.

119: I can make up stories quickly.

120: I can bullshit quicker than others when it's called for.

121: I'm a hard and steady worker.

122: I often do things on impulse.

123: I'm interested in science.

124: Technology is something that I love.

125: I can multiply or divide large numbers quickly.

126: I like not knowing what tomorrow will bring.

127: I'm good at inventing new games.

128: Rarely do I get angry with others.

129: Seldom do I read or watch a detective story.

130: Never do I have problems with my colleagues.

131: Never have I deliberately told a lie.

132: Never have I resented being asked to do someone a favour.

133: Not only do I enjoy being with almost anyone, but I also try to make new friends.

134: Not only does nothing matter to me anymore, but I also feel like giving up on some things.

135: Not once have I got anxious about a day at work.

136: Not once have I thought about changing my personality.

137: Most people are nice once you get to know them.

138: Even when I'm not feeling well, I still work hard.

139: I often try to understand myself.

140: I'd like to change a lot of things about my appearance.

141: I'm a happy-go-lucky person.

142: I like to take charge, give orders and get things moving along.

143: I can use a smartphone, tablet or laptop as easily as I can write.

144: I prioritise ethical values in all negotiations.

145: I sometimes pretend to know more than I actually do.

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