UGA Alumni Career Services

Sample Interview Questions

You can schedule a mock interview with your career consultant to practice your responses to any type of interview question.

Traditional Questions

Tell me about yourself.
Why are you interested in this position?
What do you know about our company/ organization/school?
What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?
How would a friend or professor describe you?
What was your thought process when selecting your college/university/major?
What are your future career goals? Where would you like to be in 10 years?
Why should I hire you over any other candidate?

Behavioral Question

Tell me about a time when you had to resolve a difference of opinion with a co-worker, customer, or supervisor. How do you feel you showed respect?
Tell me about a time you failed at something.
Give me an example of a time when you did not meet a deadline. How did you handle it?
Describe the most creative presentation or idea that you developed or implemented.
Tell me about a tough decision you made. What steps and considerations did you take to make that decision?
What have you done in your present or previous job that goes beyond what was required?
Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to approach things your way.
Tell me about a time when you faced an ethical dilemma and how you handled it.
What are three effective leadership qualities you think are important? How have you demonstrated these qualities in your past or current position?
Give me a specific example of a time when you had to address an angry customer. What was the problem and what was the outcome?
Tell me about a time when you demonstrated excellent communication skills. What did you need to communicate, and how did you communicate the information clearly?

Case Questions

How many pennies would it take to reach from the ground to the top of the Empire State Building?
How many telephones are there in the U.S.?
How would you redesign an ATM machine to make it more user-friendly?
How many gallons of gasoline does an average gas station is America sell on an average day?

Situational Questions

What would you do if the priorities suddenly changed on a project you were working on?
What would you do if a team member was not meeting your expectations?

Questions To Ask Employers

Click “Jobs” along the top menu.
Select “Full-Time Job,” “Part-Time,” “Internship,” or “On-Campus” along the top, or use the search bar to search for specific employers, job titles, or locations.
How much travel will be involved in the position?
How would you describe the work environment? Company culture?
What type of training program or orientation does a new employee receive?
What is the typical career path of someone in this position?
What are the next steps in your search process, and what is your hiring timeline for this position?

Pro Tip

When asking questions, state your company research and then ask a question. For example: "I saw in the job description that I would be working on A, B & C. How much time will I spend on each area in a typical day?"