1 Tell me about yourself.

2 What are your greatest strengths?

3 What are your greatest weaknesses?

4 Tell me about something you did – or failed to do – that you now feel a little ashamed of

5 Why are you leaving (or did you leave) this position?

6 The “Silent Treatment”

7 Why should I hire you?

8 Aren’t you overqualified for this position?

9 Where do you see yourself five years from now?

10 Describe your ideal company, location and job.

11 Why do you want to work at our company?

12 What are your career options right now?

13 Why have you been out of work so long?

14 Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of your boss (company, management team, etc.)

15 What good books have you read lately?

16 Tell me about a situation when your work was criticized.

17 What are your outside interests?

18 The “Fatal Flaw” question

19 How do you feel about reporting to a younger person (minority, woman, etc.)?

20 On confidential matters…