Student interview questions from NetApp Posted by Unknown on 11:04 AM

1. Why did you choose your major?
2. Why did you choose your school?
3. Describe a recent leadership experience.
4. Which courses have you enjoyed the most? The least? Why?
5. What is your GPA?
6. If you could do so, how would you plan your education differently?
7. Describe your most rewarding college experience. Your most challenging.
8. Tell me about yourself.
9. What do you consider to be your greatest strengths?
10. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
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12. Describe a time you failed at something and how you handled it?
13. What three keywords would your peers use to describe you, and why?
14. Give me an example of something complex that you needed to effectively communicate to others. What made it complex? Why was it difficult to communicate?
15. Tell me about an important goal that you set in the past. Were you successful? Why?
16. Tell me about a situation where you had to speak up (be assertive) in order to put across a point that was important to you.
17. Describe the most significant written document, report, or presentation, you have completed.
18. Tell me about something you have done that is very creative.
19. Describe a time when you were faced with problems or stress that tested your coping skills. What did you do?
20. What motivated you to apply for this position?
21. What interests you most about this job? Least?
22. Why do you want to work for our company?
23. What do you know about our company?
24. What two or three things are most important to you in your job?
25. If you were hiring a graduate for this position, what successful characteristics would you look for in a candidate?
26. Describe three key skills or qualities you would bring to this position.
27. Why should we hire you?
28. Describe your job-related skills and experience, and how they relate to this position.
29. What have you learned most from some of the jobs you have held?
30. What did you enjoy most about your last job? Least?
31. How would a former supervisor or professor describe you and your work?
32. Describe a workplace challenge you faced and how you handled it.
33. Tell me about a time you worked on a team. How did you handle it?
34. Describe an experience involving a deadline. How were you able to finish on time?
35. Describe a time you went above and beyond the call of duty to get a job done.
36. Give me an example of your ability to lead others.
37. Tell me about a time you wish you had done more planning. What did you learn?
38. What are your short-range career goals?
39. What are your long-range career goals? How are you preparing yourself to achieve them?
40. What characteristics do you possess that will make you successful in your career?
41. Who, or what, influenced you most with regard to your career objectives?