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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.