Questions they ask when you
interview for a job right after college

Interviewing for your first job is a special event. You don't have much work experience to speak of, except perhaps for projects or assignments you did as part of your curriculum, or outside work you might have undertaken to support yourself.

The kind of questions you get asked are somewhat different from the ones they ask someone who has a few years of work experience under their belt. Here are some common questions. Think carefully about each and prepare draft answers. Do not memorize answers, though.

• Tell me about yourself. (This is an all-time favorite often used at the start of job interviews.)
  
• What are your interests? What do you spend time on outside your studies? (In other words, what are your extracurricular activities?)
  
• Have you done any internship or do you have any type of experience that prepares you for this job?
  
• You're making a transition from college to the workplace. How do you propose to handle it?
  
• What has been your most rewarding experience while in college?
  
• What is your greatest weakness?
  
• What is the biggest strength or asset you bring to the table? How does it relate to this job?
  
• Do you plan to go on to graduate school? Do you plan to work simultaneously? How will you handle both?
  
• How has your college experience prepared you for a career in this company / industry?
  
• Why should I hire you?