Q36        Why have you had so many jobs?

Q37        What do you see as the proper role/mission of… …a good (job title you’re seeking); …a good manager; …an executive in serving the community; …a leading company in our industry; etc. 

Q38        What would you say to your boss if he’s crazy about an idea, but you think it stinks?

Q39        How could you have improved your career progress?

Q40        What would you do if a fellow executive on your own corporate level wasn’t pulling his/her weight…and this was hurting your department?

Q41        You’ve been with your firm a long time.  Won’t it be hard switching to a new company? 

Q42        May I contact your present employer for a reference?

Q43        Give me an example of your creativity (analytical skill…managing ability, etc.)

Q44        Where could you use some improvement?

Q45        What do you worry about?

Q46        How many hours a week do you normally work?

Q47        What’s the most difficult part of being a (job title)?

Q48        The “Hypothetical Problem”

Q49        What was the toughest challenge you’ve ever faced

Q50        Have you consider starting your own business?

Q51        What are your goals?

Q52        What do you for when you hire people?.

Q53        Sell me this stapler…(this pencil…this clock…or some other object on interviewer’s desk)

Q54        “The Salary Question” – How much money do you want?

Q55        The Illegal Question

Q56        The “Secret” Illegal Question

Q57        What was the toughest part of your last job?

Q58        How do you define success…and how do you measure up to your own definition?

Q59        “The Opinion Question” – What do you think about …Abortion…The President…The DeathPenalty...(or any other controversial subject)?

Q60        If you won $10 million lottery, would you still work?

Q61        Looking back on your last position, have you done your best work?

Q62        Why should I hire you from the outside when I could promote someone from within?

Q63        Tell me something negative you’ve heard about our company

Q64        On a scale of one to ten, rate me as an interviewer

 

Ten Tough Interview Questions and Ten Great Answers

 

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