Sample questions you may be asked

About You

  • Tell me about yourself.
  • How do you handle pressure?
  • Would you rather work in a team or by yourself?
  • What are your strengths?
  • What are your weaknesses?
  • Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult situation.  How did you handle it?
  • What motivates you?
  • How do you motivate others?
  • Where do you see yourself in five years time?
  • What are your hobbies or personal interests?

About the Company and the Job

  • Why should we offer you the job?
  • What attracted you to this position?
  • Why do you want to work for this company?
  • What makes you think that you would be good in this role?
  • How would you hope to develop in this role?

About University

  • Why did you choose your university?
  • Why did you decide to enter the field of technology? or What motivated you to study a technology degree?
  • How do you feel your course has prepared you to enter the commercial world?
  • Describe an achievement you have had at university.

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