© Copyright Peggy McKee, 2014 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of the author. Get More Cutting Edge Job Interview Help! Go to www.CareerConfidential.com Download the Free Job Interview Prep Kit This will help you “crush” your next interview! About the Author Peggy McKee is an expert resource and dedicated advocate for job seekers. As CEO of Career Confidential, her experience as a nationally-known recruiter for sales and marketing jobs gives her a unique perspective and advantage in developing tools and strategies to help you stand head and shoulders above the competition. Peggy has been named #1 on the list of the Top 25 Most Influential Online Recruiters by HR Examiner, and has been quoted in articles from CNN, CAP TODAY, and more. She is the official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Interviewing Skills. Originally from Oklahoma, Peggy grew up on a 1000-acre ranch. She earned a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Oklahoma, and went on to great achievements in medical sales. She lives in Texas with her husband and two children and loves ranch work, trail riding, and her favorite horse, Lucky. In 1999, Peggy began PHC Consulting, a medical sales recruiting firm. When she consistently found herself advising jobseekers who weren’t her candidates, she developed a new business model to offer personalized career coaching as well as tools to help you thrive and succeed in the job search… and Career Confidential was born. Career Confidential offers more than 100 products, tools, and webinars for job seekers. Peggy receives positive feedback every day from candidates who have used her tools to land the job of their dreams, and loves that she has contributed to their success. Career Confidential’s Home Page www.CareerConfidential.com Table of Contents About the Author Job Interview Question 1 Are you a leader or a follower? Job Interview Question 2 Are you better at "managing up" or "managing down"? Job Interview Question 3 Are you willing to travel? (How much are you willing to travel?) Job Interview Question 4 Assume you come to work here. One year from now you go home at the end of the week and think that this is the best job you've ever had. What happened to make you feel that way? Job Interview Question 5 Describe a time when you were asked to do something you weren't trained to do. How did you handle it? Job Interview Question 6 Describe a time when your team did not agree. Job Interview Question 7 Describe a time you reduced costs or improved efficiency Job Interview Question 8 Describe a work or school instance where you messed up Job Interview Question 9 Describe how you would complete [a typical task on this job] Job Interview Question 10 Describe the boss who could get the very best work from you Job Interview Question 11 Discuss your educational background Job Interview Question 12 Discuss your resume Job Interview Question 13 Do you know anyone who works for us? Job Interview Question 14 Does a company need B players? Or is it better off only having A players on staff, and why? Job Interview Question 15 Give an example of a political situation you've dealt with on the job Job Interview Question 16 Give an example of how you set goals and achieve them Job Interview Question 17 Give an example of how you were able to motivate employees or co-workers Job Interview Question 18 Give an example of how you worked on a team Job Interview Question 19 Have you ever fired someone? Job Interview Question 20 Have you had to turn an employee with a bad attitude into one with a good attitude? Job Interview Question 21 How did you hear about this position? Job Interview Question 22 How did you prepare for this interview? Job Interview Question 23 How do I rate as an interviewer? Job Interview Question 24 How do you balance life and work? Job Interview Question 25 How do you compensate for your weaknesses? Job Interview Question 26 How do you feel about an income made up totally of commissions? Job Interview Question 27 How do you feel about working for a younger manager? Job Interview Question 28 How do you make decisions? Job Interview Question 29 How do you take advantage of your strengths? Job Interview Question 30 How does this position compare with others you're applying for? Job Interview Question 31 How does your previous experience relate to this position? Job Interview Question 32 How have you handled difficult situations with employees? Job Interview Question 33 How many tennis balls can you fit into a limousine? Job Interview Question 34 How will you identify problems and opportunities on the job? Job Interview Question 35 How would people you have worked with describe you? Job Interview Question 36 How would you guide an alien through making a peanut butter sandwich? Job Interview Question 37 I see you had an internship. Did you pursue a full-time job with them? What happened? Job Interview Question 38 If I were to ask your current boss to tell me one thing you do that drives them crazy, what would they say? Job Interview Question 39 If I were to ask your current boss what your greatest strength is, what would they say? Job Interview Question 40 If you are employed, how are you managing time to interview? Job Interview Question 41 If you could choose any company to work for, which one would it be? Job Interview Question 42 If you get the job, how could you lose or make money for me? Job Interview Question 43 If you knew things at your company were rocky, why didn't you get out sooner? Job Interview Question 44 If you were at a business lunch and you ordered a rare steak and they brought it to you well-done, what would you do? Job Interview Question 45 If you were running a company that produces X and the market was tanking for that product, what would you do? Job Interview Question 46 If you were the CEO of this company, what are the top 2 things you would do? Job Interview Question 47 If you won the lottery, would you still work? Job Interview Question 48 Is it more important to be lucky or skillful? Job Interview Question 49 Is there any question I haven't asked you that I should? Job Interview Question 50 It's your dime. (Interviewer doesn't ask questions) Job Interview Question 51 Tell me a suggestion you have made that was implemented Job Interview Question 52 Tell me about a time when you helped someone Job Interview Question 53 Tell me about a time when you misjudged a person Job Interview Question 54 Tell me about a time you conveyed technical information to a non-technical audience Job Interview Question 55 Tell me about a time you had to take initiative Job Interview Question 56 Tell me about a time you planned and coordinated a project from start to finish Job Interview Question 57 Tell me about a work incident in which you were totally honest, despite a potential risk or downside Job Interview Question 58 Tell me about the last time you were angry or upset at work. What happened? Job Interview Question 59 Tell me about the toughest negotiation you've ever been in Job Interview Question 60 Tell me about the worst boss you've ever had Job Interview Question 61 Tell me about your current (most recent) employer (i.e. what do they do, how long they’ve been in business, etc.) Job Interview Question 62 Under what circumstances have you found it acceptable to break confidence? Job Interview Question 63 Walk me through your career from the start to where it is now. Job Interview Question 64 What are some of your leadership experiences? Job Interview Question 65 What are the most important qualities of successful people? How do you rate yourself in those areas? Job Interview Question 66 What are your long-term career goals? Job Interview Question 67 What changes have you made in working with others to be more effective at work? Job Interview Question 68 What circumstances bring you here today? Job Interview Question 69 What do you do to grow your skills and knowledge of the job/industry? Job Interview Question 70 What do you expect from this job? Job Interview Question 71 What gets you up in the morning? Job Interview Question 72 What have you learned from all the different roles you've had? Job Interview Question 73 What historical figure do you admire and why? Job Interview Question 74 What if you worked for someone who managed to take credit for all your great ideas? How would you handle it? Job Interview Question 75 What is one thing you'd like to do better? What is your plan for accomplishing that? Job Interview Question 76 What is the last book you read for fun? (Or, what is your favorite book?) Job Interview Question 77 What is the most courageous action or unpopular stand that you have ever taken? Job Interview Question 78 What is the most important thing you’re looking for in a company/job besides salary? Job Interview Question 79 What is your biggest weakness that's really a weakness and not a secret strength? Job Interview Question 80 What is your favorite website? Job Interview Question 81 What qualities in your co-workers bother you most? What do you appreciate most? Job Interview Question 82 What tools or techniques do you use to stay organized and increase your productivity? Job Interview Question 83 What will your job references say about you? Job Interview Question 84