Anticipate questions you will be asked and prepare responses. The following are common questions used by employers:

• What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
• Why did you select Ball State University? Why did you choose your major?
• Why did you choose your career field? What are your career goals?
• Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?
• Describe your most rewarding accomplishment.
• How has your college experience prepared you for your career?
• What qualifications do you have that will make you successful in this position?
• Describe a challenge you encountered and how you dealt with it.
• Why are you interested in working for our organization? What do you know about our organization?
• Tell me a little bit about yourself. How would you describe yourself?
• What two or three things are most important to you in your job?
• Why should I hire you?