Interview questions for potential candidates (job, companies, salary, money)

[macrodome2]

Many years ago as a joke a group of us made up some interview questions for potential candidates. After reading some of these threads, it sounds like some of these questions are not so far fetched.

1. Tell me about yourself
2. Why do you want to work for me?
3. What do you expect to be doing ten years from today?
4. How many close friends do you have?
5. Did you like school?
6. Which course did you like best? Why?
7. Which course did you like least? Why?
8. Why do you want to be a ...?
9. Are you willing to relocate?
10. Are you willing to work overtime?
11. What duties do you think this job has?
12. What does your father do for a living?
13. What does your mother do?
14. What problems do you think you'll have in this job?
15. Tell me about your last job.
16. Tell me about your boss.
17. Ever have an argument with your boss? Why not?
18. Why did you leave your last job?
19. Can I call your boss and ask some questions?
20. Can you give me the names of three people I can call for recommendations?
21. Are you good at math?
22. What were your grades in English - can you write clearly?
23. What salary do you expect to earn at age 30, 40, 50 ?
24. How many dependents do you have?
25. Tell me about your childhood.
26. Who do you like best, you mom or dad?
27. Why did you choose my company?
28. How many other companies have your approached?
29. What was your greatest accomplishment?
30. What was your greatest failure?
31. What was you greatest disappointment?
32. What kind of people do you dislike?
33. How much money do you owe?
34. Have you ever been arrested?
35. Do you like to be praised? Why?
36. What do you do on weekends?
37. Do you fear criticism? Why?
38. Would you accept a job in sales? Why?
39. Do you have any friends or relatives who work for us?
40. How did you hear about us?
41. How long have you been looking for work?
42. What kind of salary do you expect?
43. What's you favorite color?
44. What kind of car do you drive?
45. What was the last book you read?
46. Would you like to go back to school?
47. What time do you get up in the morning?
48. What is your favorite TV program?
49. What is your all-time favorite movie?
50. What sports do you participate in?
51. Have you ever tried drugs?
52. At what age would you like to retire?
53. What do you usually drink?
54. Give me two reasons why I should NOT hire you.
55. Give me two reasons why I should hire you.
56. Are you always so nervous?
57. What makes you angry?
58. Got any questions for me?

[Xelfer]

"Oh look, it's time to go. Good luck with your hiring!"