traditional interview question 

 

Traditional Interview Question

Traditional job interview questions are ones that are commonly asked during a job interview. Practicing your responses in front of a mirror or with a friend are good ways to implement your interview preparation.

 

Traditional interview questions come in various forms: open-ended questions (see interview question #1 for an example) and behavior based interviewing (see interview questions 2 & 3 for examples).

 

 

Traditional Interview Question #1:  

What is your typical work day like?

 

Focus your response on the "splash" (i.e. your qualifications) and not on the mundane.

 

Possible structured response:

 

"I get a head start on my day with making a to-do list that encompasses everything I need to accomplish. The list sets the stage for me to succeed. For example, I consistently ranked in the top one percent of the company for productivity.

 

 

Traditional Interview Question #2: 

Give me an example when you didn't meet your short term goals.

 

 

This is a nice way to find out where you failed to meet expectations. Choose an example that didn't have a huge negative impact on your career.

 

 

Possible structured response:

 

 

"Earlier in my career, I took on too much responsibility, and missed deadlines. I learned that taking initiative is honorable, but it's also important to only take on a manageable amount of work." 

 

 

Traditional Interview Question #3:  

Tell me about a time you were promoted.

 

 

This is a tough interview question to answer because if you were never promoted that looks bad because it either means you were overlooked or you never pursued a promotion.

 

 

Possible structured response:

 

 

"With ABC Company I initiated a SAP initiative that increased productivity 65%. Management was so impressed by the results, they created a position for me."

 

Take the time to practice the aforementioned interview questions. That's the only way you'll do well...practice! practice! practice!

 
Get Your Copy of My Interview Books Today


 
Answers to Job Interview Questions
 

 

Weakness Interview Questions
 

 

Behavioral  Interview Questions
 

 

Common Interview Questions
 

 

Good Interview Questions


Tell Me About Yourself Question
 

 

Phone Interview Questions
 

 

Interview Questions for Employers
 

 

Sample Interview Questions
 

Home | About Me | My Job Interview Books | Privacy Statement & Terms

Traditional Interview Question