Tell me about yourself

Job Specifics

Are you looking for full- or part-time work?

Are you looking for a day or night job?

Are you seeking a permanent or temporary position?

Can you work weekends?

Are you willing to work overtime?

Overtime means hours outside of regular work hours.

Can you work nights?

Are you willing to travel?

Are you willing to relocate?

To relocate means to move to another location.

Do you have a driver’s licence?

Do you like working with the public?

Do you like working with numbers?

How are your writing skills?

How’s your spelling?

What computer programs are you familiar with?

Do you know any foreign languages?

Have you worked in a multicultural environment before?

Multicultural means many cultures.

How do you relate to people from diverse cultures?

Diverse means different.

Salary

What are your salary expectations?

Salary expectation is how much money you think you will get.

What salary do you want to earn?

To earn means to make, to receive.

What kind of compensation are you looking for?

Compensation refers to salary plus benefits.

Leadership

Do you consider yourself a leader?

What leadership or managerial positions have you held?

Independence

Do you like working alone?

How well do you work independently?

How do you feel about working by yourself?

Teamwork

Are you a team player?

Do you work well with others?

What strengths would you bring to a team?

Do you prefer working on a team or by yourself?
References

May we contact your previous employers?

Can we contact your references?

References are people who are willing to talk about you, your abilities or your character.

Questions You Can Ask the Interviewer

If you were to offer me the job, how soon would you want me to start?

When could I expect to hear from you?

Are there any further steps in the interview process?

What are the major responsibilities of this position?

Are there possibilities for advancement?

Advancement means to move up in your job, to be offered a promotion or higher position.