Interview Questions

The list below is a generic list of common interview questions. Remember, some questions could have several variations and may not sound exactly like the ones listed. If you would like to practice interview questions tailored to your specific career path, reach out to careerservices@kckcc.edu for help or book an appointment with us!

  • Tell me about yourself \ Why are you here?
  • Tell us about your greatest strengths and weaknesses
  • Tell us about a time you had a conflict with a customer / with a coworker
  • How would previous coworkers and supervisors describe you?
  • Tell us about a time you set a goal for yourself and how did you achieve it?
  • Tell us about a challenge you’ve faced as a professional and how did you handle it?
  • Why should we hire you?
  • Do you have any questions for us?

Illegal Interview Questions

If an employer ever asks a question that skates too close to discriminatory information, you are not obligated to answer! Below is a list of illegal questions with suggested answers.

  • It sound like you have an accent, are you a U.S. citizen? Where are you from?
    • I am legally authorized to work in the United States and am confident I am able to do this job well.
  • Are you married or have children? Will your spouse need insurance? What is your current child care source?
    • Everyone in my life is supportive of my career and nothing in my personal life will distract me from giving 100% to this job.
  • How old are you?
    • I am confident I have the education and experience to do the duties of this job well.
  • Do you have any disabilities or health concerns?
    • There is nothing in the job description I cannot do with or without appropriate accommodations.

It is not common to be asked these questions and if you do, it’s best to remain calm and use a variation of these answers. An employer asking an illegal question is an early red flag that you may not want to work for this employer. If you are ever unsure if you were asked an illegal question, you can reach out to Career Services for guidance.