Career Resources > Common Interview Questions

Note: these questions are a "general list" of common interview questions. A QUAD656 consultant will provide you with a "comprehensive list" of common interview questions to best prepare you for your interview.

Tell me about yourself?
Your response should focus on a combination of your personal background, professional experience, education, personal interests, and professional goals.

Tell me about your background?
Be prepared to walk an employer through your professional background. Do not go into too much detail but be sure to highlight skill sets developed in each position.

Why are you considering a change from your current employer?
Describe what you are looking for in a new position; be positive and always avoid discussing negative issues about any employer.

What are you looking for in a new position?
Describe how your career growth will be furthered by a new position with “their” company. Stay away from personal items such as salary increase or different hours.

What are your strengths?
Describe 3 to 5 strengths, supported by specific examples, and how they are applicable to the position you are interviewing for.

What is a weakness?
Give an example of a skill that is not yet developed (i.e. supervisory experience).

Where do you see yourself in five years?
Explain your career goals and how you intend on getting there. Describe the next logical step or steps in your career path.

What do you know about our company?
From doing your research you should know about the company’s products and/or services, history, size, reputation and values.

What salary are you looking for?
This answer requires a thoughtful response. A QUAD656 consultant can best assist you in properly answering this question.

Questions to Ask During the Interview

• Your QUAD656 consultant will assist you in determining the appropriate questions to ask.

• Astute and relevant questions are very important.

• Employers place value on the types of questions you ask. The questions you ask will vary based on the opportunity you are interviewing for.