Work History Interview Questions
Name of company, position title and description, dates of employment. - Best Answers
Sometimes they will request addresses, supervisor names and more, so bring them if you have them.
What were your starting and final levels of compensation? - Best Answers
What experience do you have? Best Answers
Besides hard skills and credentials, think also of the soft skills and experience you gained that might not be obvious from a job title.
What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them? - Best Answers
This question is often one you'll dread. If you can come prepared with an example from one or more of your previous jobs that show problem-solving and resilience, it can be a big plus.
What did you like or dislike about your previous job? - Best Answers
This can be another potential minefield, so be prepared with a good answer, trying to focus on the positive and avoid saying you disliked something that is likely to be part of the new job.
Which was most / least rewarding? - Best Answers
Think of the job that gave you the best sense of accomplishment, which often goes beyond how much you were paid. Avoid negatives.
What was the biggest accomplishment / failure in this position? - Best Answers
If possible, show how you helped your employer meet an important goal or deadline. Also, be ready with a minor failure and how you worked to overcome the challenge.
Questions about your supervisors and co-workers. - Best Answers
These questions often ask you to explain a difficult time with co-workers and your supervisor, to show how you would perform on a team. You will be happy if you can come up with examples that show how you resolved a conflict or promoted team cooperation.
What are you looking for in your next job? What is important to you? - Best Answers
