These are all deliberately ‘open’ interview questions, in other words you cannot answer them with a ‘yes’ or ‘no’, the interviewer is trying to find as much information about you as possible, this is your chance to really sell yourself.
* Why do you want to leave your current role?
* What interests you in joining this company?
* Are you going to be happy temping with the insecurity of how long we will need someone?
* What types of people do you work well with and not work well with?
* What have been your greatest successes in your current position?
* What could you have done better in your current role?
* How is your management style most effective to your current team?
* What are your key strengths that you will bring to this role?
* What similar projects have you had experience of?
* How would your team or colleagues describe you?
* What is your ambition in life?
* Give me an example of your prioritisation skills?
* What is the most difficult thing you have ever done at work
Great Questions to Ask in an Interview.
Here are a few questions to might be good to ask at interview.
* Why is the position being recruited?
* How would you best describe the culture of this organisation?
* What is the policy of your company in taking on temporary staff permanently?
* What are your plans for this role immediately and in the long term?
* What type of employee is historically successful in your company?
* Who does the role interact with most in the business?
* Are there other projects that I can get involved in if I carry out the role in question an have more time?
* Are you looking to hire this role on a permanent basis as well?
* If so, can I be considered for this?
* Ask the interviewer what their background is. People always like to talk about themselves and this gives you the chance to gather your thoughts
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