The body of the interview holds the bulk of information exchange. This is where the interviewer tell you about the company, and asks you questions about yourself. This is also the where you volunteer pertinent information and ask questions you need answers to. For most graduates, however, the interviewer’s questions comprise the majority of the interview, so that’s a good place to begin. Here are the 15 most commonly asked interview questions.

1. Why did you choose your academic major?

2. What courses did you like best? Least? Why?

3. What kind of extra curricular activities were you involved with?

4. What kind of job are you interested in?

5. How did your college career prepare you for this type of work?

6. Have you had summer or previous or previous employment in this or a related field?

7. What have you learned from your work experience?

8. Why are you interviewing with our company?

9. What are the most important considerations for you in choosing a job?

10. What do you see yourself doing five years from now? Ten years from now?

11. What do you do in your leisure time?

12. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

13. What are your ideas on salary?

14. Why should we hire you?

15. Do you have any questions?