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1. Tell me about yourself

I am a graduate of business administration and I started working in the financial area

when I was young. I worked as a financial analyst at Aker and then at SBM. After that I
paused my career to raise my kids and took a few courses in order to continue up to date.
Now I want to restart my career and I felt happy when I received a message about this
opportunity.

2. Why are you interested in this role?

I`m interested because I like working for SBM and know It`s a good company to work for.
I felt happy when Brice contacted me and told me there are open positions in Porto I
could try and contribute with or become a candidate for.

3. How would you describe yourself?

I`m a calm, organized, and honest person. I like helping others while at work and I`m
open to learning more.

4. What makes you unique?

Due to being calm, I know how to negotiate with others and have become experienced in
working in stressful situations.

5. What interests you about this role?

I think this job is interesting because I know the business and people who work there.

6. What skills do you have that will make you great at this job?

I have 14 years of experience in the finance department.

7. What motivates you?

Coming back to work and having my career back is very motivating.

8. What are you passionate about?

I`m passionate in working at a company.

9. Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

In five years I see myself still working and making progress in my career.

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10. What are your salary expectations?

I recently moved to another country and I am coming back now. I am certain SBM has the
right offer for me within the market.

11. What are your strengths?

I`m calm and organized.

12. What are your weaknesses?

I can`t say no to others when I am asked for favors so, I might end up with a lot of work.
I consider continuing English until I reach advanced level.

13. What are your goals for the future?

I want to be successful in my career.

14. Tell me one difficult situation at work and how you overcame it?

15. Why should we hire you?

16. Any questions for us?

17. What did you like most about you last position?

18. What did you like least about you last position?

19. How do you handle stress?

20. What is your greatest accomplishment?

21. What is your teaching philosophy?

22. Tell me about your work experience.

23. How do you define success?

24. How do you work under pressure?

25. What is your dream job?

26. What can you bring to the company?

27. How do you handle conflict at work?

28. Why are you interested in this position?

29. What skills would you bring to the job?

30. Can you explain these gaps in your resume?

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31. Are you willing to travel?

32. Are you overqualified for this role?

33. Would you be willing to work nights and weekends?

34. What qualities make a good leader?

35. What is the name of our CEO?

36. What questions haven’t I asked you?

37. What do you know about our company?

38. Why are you changing careers?

39. Can you take us through your resume?

40. Why is our company interesting to you?

41. Who was your favorite manager and why?

42. Who are our competitors?

43. Why are you the right person for this job?

44. What is your greatest personal achievement?

45. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

46. What do you know about our industry?

47. Related: 15 Phone Interview Questions and Answers

48. Behavioral interview questions

49. Describe a time when your boss was wrong. How did you handle the situation?

50. How would you feel about reporting to a person younger than you?

51. Describe a time you went above and beyond at work.

52. Tell me about the last mistake you made.

53. What do you want to accomplish in the first 30 days of this job?

54. Describe a time you got angry at work.

55. Describe a time when you had to give a person difficult feedback.

56. Describe a time when you disagreed with your boss.

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57. Would you ever lie for a company?

58. Tell me about how you dealt with a difficult challenge in the workplace.

59. What do you really think about your previous boss?

60. What has been the most rewarding experience of your career thus far?

61. How would you deal with an angry or irate customer?

62. Describe a time you chose to not help a teammate.

63. Describe a time you went out of your way to help somebody.

64. Describe a time when your work was criticized?

65. What do you want to accomplish in the first 90 days of this job?

66. Do you think you could have done better in your last job?

67. How would you fire someone?

68. Related: 15 Phone Interview Questions and Answers

69. Questions about salary

70. Can you discuss your salary history?

71. How much do you expect to be earning in five years?

72. Read more: How To Talk About Salary in a Job Interview

73. Questions about you

74. What makes you uncomfortable?

75. What is your ideal working environment?

76. What commonly accepted view do you disagree with and why?

77. What are some positive things your last boss would say about you?

78. What differentiates you from our other candidates?

79. Are you a morning person?

80. How would a good friend describe you?

81. Are you more of a leader or a follower?

82. Do you have a personal mission statement?

83. What do you like most about yourself?

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84. How long do you expect to work for this company?

85. How do you keep yourself organized?

86. What character traits would your friends use to describe you?

87. What is your favorite movie of all time and why?

88. What are three skills or traits you wish you had?

89. Describe your perfect company.

90. Do you prefer to work alone or on a team?

91. What is your proudest achievement?

92. How do you want to improve yourself in the upcoming year?

93. Who are your heroes?

94. What is your favorite memory from childhood?

95. What is your favorite website?

96. When were you most satisfied in a previous job?

97. What’s the last book you read?

98. What is the best job you ever had?

99. What is your greatest fear?

100. What was your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it?

101. What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from a mistake you’ve made?

102. If you won a $10 million lottery, would you still work?

103. What was the last project you led and what was the outcome?

104. How many hours per week do you normally work?

105. Do you ever take your work home with you?

106. What three things are most important to you in your job?

107. What is one negative thing your last boss might say about you?

108. What will you miss about your previous job?

109. Describe your work style.

110. What is your management style?

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111. Who has impacted you most in your career?

112. What is your least favorite thing about yourself?

113. What is your biggest regret and why?

114. What are your coworker pet peeves?

115. Why did you choose your major?

116. What is your ideal company size?

117. What is a book that everyone needs to read and why?

118. Do you prefer working alone or in a team environment?

119. Do you find it difficult to adapt to new situations?

120. Do you have a mentor?

121. Explain why you’ve had so many jobs?

122. What do you do in your spare time?

123. Describe your top three technical skills?

124. What causes are you passionate about?

125. Related: 12 Tough Interview Questions and Answers

126. Brainteasers

127. If you suddenly gained the ability to time travel, what’s the first thing you’d do?

128. If you could get rid of any U.S. state, which would you choose and why?

129. Which is more important: creativity or efficiency?

130. Is it better to be good and on time or perfect and late with your work?

131. How many times per day do a clock’s hands overlap?

132. How many stacked pennies would equal the height of the Empire State Building?

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