Table Topics – Job Interview Questions

Table Topics is an excellent time to practice responding to job interview questions. Job website Glassdoor.com has sifted through tens of thousands of interview reviews to discover some of the most common interview questions candidates are getting asked in recent interviews.

So, if you have a job interview lined up, practice in front of a mirror or ask fellow Toastmasters or a family member to listen to your answers to the following questions so you’ll be ready to put your best foot forward.

Try these Interview Questions in Table Topics:

• Describe yourself.
• What is your dream job?
• What motivates you?
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• Discuss your educational background.
• Where did you go to school? What did you study?
• Why do you want this job?
• What was the last book you read for fun?
• What is your favorite book?
• Why did you leave your last job?
• Why do you want to work here?
• How can your experience help our organization?

• What are your hobbies?
• What is your favorite website?
• What makes you special?
• How would you fire someone?
• What would your direct reports say about you?
• Describe your leadership style.
• Describe your management style.
• What gets you up in the morning?
• What are you passionate about as it relates to work?
• What are your outside passions?
• What was your most significant success?
• What was your biggest failure? What did you learn from that failure?
• Do you work well with others?
• Do you like to work alone or in a group setting?
• Do you like to work in an office or at home?
• Where do you see yourself in five years? In 10 years?
• Tell us a story about a time when you disagreed with your boss.
• What groups are you a part of outside the office?
• What do you do to keep your skills sharp?
• What periodicals do you read to stay atop your industry?

Getting comfortable with public speaking can boost your career opportunities, starting with the job interview. Table Topics questions can get your brain going on answering tough questions.

A job interview can be exciting but also very stressful. Proactive preparation and practice will increase your confidence and chances of moving into the corner office.

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