Interview Questions

Common interview questions

What teaching experience do you have?

How would you describe your teaching style?

Tell me about yourself.

How do you like to spend your free time?

Why do you enjoy teaching?

1. How would you describe yourself?

(Also: What are your strengths / positive traits? Why should we hire you?)

• I consider myself hardworking / reliable / dependable / helpful / outgoing / organised / honest/ cooperative.
• I’m a team-player / an experienced team-leader / a seasoned (experienced) professional / a dedicated worker.
• I’m good at  dealing with people / handling stress.
• I learn quickly and take pride in my work.
• I love challenges and getting the job done.

2. What kind of qualifications do you have?

• I graduated in IT from the University of London.
• I hold a master’s degree (MA) / a bachelor’s degree (BA) in Modern Languages from the University of New York.
• I took a one year accounting training program at Oxford College.
• I haven’t done any formal training for this job, but I have worked in similar positions and have ten years of experience in this field.

3. Why did you leave your last job?

• I was laid off / made redundant, because the company relocated / downsized / needed to cut costs.
• I resigned from my previous position, because I didn’t have enough room to grow with my employers.
• I wanted to focus on finding a job that is nearer to home / that represents new challenges / where I can grow professionally / that helps me advance my career.

4. What do you do in your current role?

• I’m responsible for the day-to-day running of the business / for recording and conveying messages for the departments.
• I ensure that high standard of customer care is maintained.
• I liaise with the Business Development and Business Services Units.
• I deal with incoming calls and correspond with clients via e-mails.
• I’m in charge of the high-priority accounts.

5. What relevant experience do you have?

• I have worked as a Sales Representative for several years.
• I have good organizational skills as I have worked as an Event Organizer / Personal Assistant for the last six years.
• I have great people skills

6. Why would you like to work for us?

• I would like to put into practice what I learned at university.
• I would like to make use of the experience I have gained in the past ten years.
• I believe that your company will allow me to grow both professionally and as a person.
• I’ve always been interested in E-Commerce / Marketing / Computer Programming and your company excels (is one of the best) in this field.