Questions about this job:

	Why do you want to work for this company?
	What are your specific goals if you get this job?
	What experience do you have that will be helpful on the job?
	This job will require a lot of (describe the activity) - {overtime, typing, travel, computer, work, lifting, handling complaints, etc}. Will that be a problem for you?
	What would you like to get out of this new job?
	Would you like to be cross-trained to do many jobs?
	What are your salary and benefits expectations for this position?
	Why should we hire you for this job?

Behavioral/Attitude questions:

	What do you expect from your manager or supervisor?
	Have you ever been miss-managed?
	How did it affect you?
	What did you do about it?
	This job involves interacting with (describe type of people) - {customers, managers, students etc.) What experience do you have working with such people?
	Tell me about the types of interaction you had with other workers on your last job?
	Of all the jobs you've had, which did you like the least? Why?
	In your last job, did you run into any difficult situations? How did you handle them?
	How do you deal with co-workers you do not like?
	How would you deal with co-workers who give you a hard time?

Previous/Current Employment History questions:

	How did you get your last job?
	What were your duties/responsibilities?
	What did you like most about the job?
	What did you dislike about the job?
	What did you learn from this job?
	Why do you want to leave your current job?
	Why did you leave your last two jobs?
	Describe a typical day at your current (or last) job.
	Is there anyone at your current or former job that would provide a reference?

Motivation and General Information questions:

	What is your long-term career objective?
	How do you plan to achieve this goal?
	What do you think could happen to hinder your success?
	What specific kind of work do you most enjoy doing?
	What do you consider to be your (job related) strong points?
	What are your (job related) weak points?

Education and Skill questions:

	Where did you attend high school?
	What subjects did you do particularly well in school?
	Did you work at an outside job while going to school? Describe the job?
	What special skills do you have?
	How proficient are you in using personal computers?
	Do you use a computer to surf the net? Do you use e-mail?
	Are there software applications you are particularly familiar with?
	Have you taken any courses recently to improve your education or career?
	Was this company sponsored or did you do it on your own?
	Do you belong to any (job related) organizations or professional groups?
	How will your involvement in these activities affect your job here?
	Do you have any relatives or friends employed by our company?
	Are there any days or hours when you are not available to work? (If applicable because of shift work or production schedules).
	Are you willing to attend company sponsored courses to improve your skills?

Medical questions if applicable:

	Do you think you will be able to handle the physical aspects of this job?
	Do you currently use any illegal drugs?
	If offered a job, will you submit to a medical examination?
	This job requires an annual medical evaluation which includes urinalysis for drug testing.
	Do you have any objection to this?

Questions you should never be asked:

	How many children do you have at home?
	Are you pregnant?
	Are you married with children?
	Are you single (or married)?
	How old are you?
	Do you have any disabilities?
	What is your sexual orientation?
	What is your religious affiliation?
	What is your ethnic background?
	Have you ever been arrested?

Questions you may ask during the interview:

	Which is the managerial style?
	Which are the long, medium and short-term objectives of the company?
	Which are the abilities preferred by the company?
	Which are the job attributions?
	Which is the top point of the company?
	How many people are leaving the company during one year? Which is the main reason that people are leaving the company?
	If everything goes on schedule which are my perspectives in the next three years?
	In which way does the company recompense the personal performance?
	What resources does the company offer in completing the objectives?
	Does the company offer a simulative wok environment and satisfactions?

The questions are designed to provoke top of the head responses and should be answered spontaneously. Although some of the questions may not seem relevant, every one is significant to identifying your key characteristics. There is no need to prepare in advance, but thinking about your previous experiences will help. Try to relax. This type of interview does not restrict your answers, and to get the most out of it you should be open and honest.