Top questions to ask and answer in job interviews

Illegal Questions

Are you a US citizen?

Where were you/your parents born?

What is your native language?

How old are you?

What’s your birth date?

What’s your marital status?

Who do you live with?

Do you plan on starting a family?

How many kids do you have?

How tall are you?

How much do you weigh?

Do you have any disabilities?

How’s your families health?

Have you ever been arrested?

Difficult Questions

1. What is your philosophy of education?

2. What if...

......you had a child who was having difficulty learning a skill or concept?

......you had a child who continued to "act up" in your classroom?

3. How would you help a parent handle separating from their child?

4. Define the role of the principal.

5. Describe in detail a lesson you have taught.

.....How did you asses children's learning?

6. Do you want students to like you?

7. Describe yourself using five adjectives.

8. How do you handle discipline in your classroom?

9. What are your strengths?

10.What are your weaknesses?

11. This job requires making home visits. How would you handle situations that you may confront that differ from your own personal experiences and values? How prepared are you to conduct home visits?

12. How might you approach a parent if you notice that their child may have some special needs that have not yet been addressed?

Basic questions to ask

Questions to ask the Employer

1. What skills are required to successfully handle this position?

2. What are your immediate objectives?

3. What are your expectations for the individual you select?

4. What has been some of the challenges in this position?

5. Why is this position open?

6. When will you make a decision?

Do you have a formal training period?
Will you describe a typical day for me?
What problems do you hope to solve by the person you hire?
How does this work area of the company fit in to the company as a whole?
How many people will be working with me?
Will I be traveling?
What are the past contributions this position has made within the company?
What mix of people skills and technical skills does your company prefer?
Will there be frequent preformance reviews?
Does the company have a policy of promoting from within, or do you usually look outside the company for the top jobs?
What learning opportuntities are there for me in this company?
What are the job-holder's most important relationships: client, other employees?
What is the overall business philosophy of the organization?
What is the company's general strategy for growth and expansion?
What are the toughest problems you face in your company?

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Basic Questions and Answers

Employers Have 4 Basic Questions That Must Be Answered

1. Why are you here?

2. What can you do for us?

3. What kind of person are you?

4. Can they afford you?

Traditional Interview Questions and Answers

Q. What are your career goals? Whatever your career goals, it is important to you show how the particular position is relevant in reaching your goal.

A. Just recently I received my associates in accounting. My immediate goal is to find a position, such as this, to apply the accounting knowledge I have gained over the last two years………

Q. Why are you interested in this position? This is a great opportunity to talk about your skills and what you would bring to the organization. Make sure you know why you are interested in the position. Avoid statements such as, “I heard you had an opening”, “I need a job”, etc.

A. This position is in alignment with my career path. With my education and experience I know I could add value to your organization.

Q. Why are you interested in this company? Do your research on the company – the company’s web site is a good resource.

A. Your company is on the cutting edge when it comes to serving your customers. I understand from your web site that you just implemented a new accounting system, that will allow the accounting department to work more efficiently.

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