Sample Interview Questions

Here are some of the typical questions you may expect in an interview. Be prepared to answer each honestly, while still putting your best foot forward.

• Tell me a little about yourself. (Your response should not exceed two minutes.)
• What skills and qualifications do you possess that will be beneficial to our company?
• Tell me what you know about our company (history, issues affecting our industry, what our logo means, etc.)?
• Why did you choose an Accounting / Administrative / Mortgage career?
• What’s the most difficult problem you’ve faced and how did you handle it?
• What did you like most and least about your last job?
• Why are you interested in this position?
• Where do you see yourself in five years? (This helps indicate your stability.)
• What are your long-term career goals?
• What do you consider to be your strengths and/or weaknesses?
• Do you consider yourself a leader or a follower, and why?
• Do you work well under pressure?
• Why are you leaving your present position? (Keep your answer positive.)
• Can you tell me about an instance where you have been creative?
• If you could pick one word to describe yourself, what would that word be and why?
• Why should we hire you?
• Do you have any questions?