Interview Questions

Storyline: Frame Your Career Narrative

• Tell me about yourself.→
• Why do you want this job?→
• Why should we hire you?→
• Walk me through your résumé.→
• Where do you see yourself in 3–5 years?→
• Why are you leaving your current job?→

Practicalities: The Role & the Fit

• What are your salary requirements?→
• What do you know about our company?→
• How do you stay organized?→
• How do you prioritize tasks?→

Adaptability: How You Operate Under Stress & With Others

• How do you handle feedback?→
• How do you handle pressure or tight deadlines?→
• What kind of work environment do you thrive in?→
• What are you passionate about?→

Leadership & Influence: How Others Experience You

• How would your former colleagues/friends describe you?→
• Describe your leadership style/philosophy.→
• What’s your communication style?→

Closing the Conversation

• Do you have any questions for us?→

Beyond the classics

• Are they interrogating me??
• Scenario-Based Stress Test Example: Public Defender Interview
• STAR Method Example: Corporate Crisis Management
• Curveballs, Culture Fit & Chemistry Checks
  • Legitimately Kooky Questions
  • Personal Quirks & Preferences
  • Self-Reflection & Growth
  • Values & Identity Checks
  • Work-Adjacent Curiosity
  • Standards, Values & How You Support Others
• Sticky Interview Questions
• Questions That Are… Questionable (Legally Speaking)