BASIC INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

At this stage the Interviewer is just getting to know you and in the process giving you an opportunity to settle down and answer more difficult/technical questions at the next stage. The questions are not in any particular order.

1. What is your name?
2. How old are you?
3. What is your family back ground?
4. In which year did you complete your matriculation?
5. Where did you graduate from?
6. Which school did you attend?
7. Which college or university did you graduate from?
8. What did you specialize in?
9. Do you have a cell phone? What is the number?
10. In case of an emergency whom should we contact?
11. What is your Blood Group?
12. Do you have a Passport or ID card?
13. Was engineering your subject of choice?
14. How did you fare in the final examination?
15. What is your favorite subject?
16. Which is your weakest subject?
17. Tell us something about yourself.
18. What are your strengths?
19. What are your weaknesses?
20. Are you physically fit?
21. Are you interested in higher studies?
22. What are your hobbies and interests?
23. Do you have any work experience?
24. Did you complete any projects as part of your education?
25. Describe a project that you completed.
26. What did you learn from working on project?
27. What motivates you?
28. What are your goals in life?
29. What are your friends doing?
30. Do you participate in sports?
31. Are you proficient with Computers, the Internet etc?
32. Do you read books and magazines?
33. What book has interested you recently?
34. Which magazines do you read regularly?
35. Apart from English are you conversant with any other languages?
36. Have you travelled across Kerala/India?
37. Have you served the Scouts/NCC/NSS etc?
38. Are you a fan of any particular Leader? If so why?
39. Are we in a recession in India?
40. Is India a third world country or an emerging economy?
41. What kind of a job are you looking for?
42. Can you furnish three good references?
43. Do you have a driving license?
44. Do you know how to swim?
45. Do you have any special skills?
46. What kind of a salary are you expecting?
47. Are you OK with a 12 months training cum probationary period?
48. How did you hear about this job?
49. What do you know about our company?
50. What makes you think that you are the best candidate for this job?
51. How soon can you join?
52. Are you ready to work outside Kerala?
53. How do you react to criticism from a senior?
54. Are you a quick learner?
55. Have you applied in any other place?
56. How long have you been unemployed?
57. How can you convince us that you will stay with our company after undergoing a training program?
58. Do you have questions to ask us?
59. Do you have any plans to go abroad for an MBA?
60. As part of your educational program have you gone on any factory visits?
61. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
62. Have you made any presentations before a group?
63. Would you use public transportation to get to work?
64. Have you visited our corporate website?
65. Do you know anyone who works here?