CCS Interview Questions
A sample of questions you may be asked:
-Tell me about yourself.
-Questions about your resume:
-Why did you decide to go to Columbia?
-Why did you major in ___________?
-Tell me about your job at __________.
-Describe your responsibilities; what exactly did you do?
-What did you like best and least about each?
-Describe your relationships with your supervisors.
-Why did you leave each job?
-What type of work environment do you prefer?
-What are your strengths? Your weaknesses? Can you give me some examples?
-What are your long-term and short-term career goals?
-How do you plan to achieve your goals?
-What do you see yourself doing five years from now?
-Why did you choose the career for which you are now preparing?
-What qualifications do you have which will make you successful in your career?
-What three adjectives best describe you? Why?
-How would you describe yourself?
-How would your previous employer describe you?
-Have you ever had a personality conflict with a supervisor, and if so, how did you resolve it?
-Tell me about a difficult situation that you faced and how you resolved it. What did you learn about yourself in the process?
-Describe a decision that you made and had to change.
-Why do you want to work for us specifically? What could you do for our organization that no one else can?
-What do you think it takes to be successful in an organization like ours?
-Why should I hire you?
-Can you work under pressures with deadlines? Describe a time that you have.
-What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?
-What have you learned from your mistakes?
-What have you learned from someone else's mistake?
-How do you determine or evaluate success?
-What are the most important rewards you expect in your professional career?
-What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?
-What role do you usually assume in a team?
-Do you think your grades are a good indication of your academic achievements?
-How would you describe the ideal job for you following graduation?
-What two or three things are the most important to you in your job?
-What criteria are you using to evaluate the company for which you hope to work?
-What do you know about our organization?
-Will you relocate? Does relocation bother you?