Introduction There are probably an infinite number of questions that can be asked in an interview. Nevertheless, the following is a representative list of questions you may encounter. They are organized by type of question and/or by the type of interview in which they are most commonly found. At the bottom, you will also find a list of questions by functional areas.
You should be prepared for any or all of these questions in your interviews–particularly those focused on what motivates you and what qualifies you to pursue a given career path/job role. As part of your preparation, you may wish to write out your answers, perhaps in bullet-point style, to ensure that you can identify and communicate the key points of your answers at anytime. To improve your answers, review your resume and identify examples from your experience that illustrate your points. Use these specific examples to reinforce your strengths and to contribute detail to the overall story you wish to present to the interviewer.
Please note well the following two points:
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Anything on your resume is fair territory for the interviewer to explore.
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Technical questions are often asked. If you are specializing in Finance, for example, the interviewer may ask, “How do you value a company?” If you have not taken the first corporate finance course, tell your interviewer. You are not expected to know what you haven't taken yet.Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem at work.