Straightforward questions about your experience, background, and personal qualities • Tell me about yourself. • Why are you interested in this position/industry/organization? (What do you know about us?) • Why should we hire you? (What can you offer us?) • Describe your ideal job. • What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses? • Tell me about an accomplishment that you are proud of. • What have you learned from your failures? • What motivates you to do good work? • How do you prefer to be supervised? • How would a former supervisor describe you? How about your friends? • Why did you decide to attend UC Berkeley? • Why did you choose your major? • Which classes did you enjoy most/least and why? • What do you see yourself doing in five years? • Do you plan to return to school for further education? • What other positions are you interviewing for?
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