Why did you apply for this position
Tip: How do you think that you might fit into this company

Would you tell us what attracts you to a career with us How do you see your studies, skills, experience and personal qualities contributing to the work of the organisation
Tip: How do you think that you might fit into this company

Describe a time when you had to deal with conflicting demands. How did you deal with this situation and what was the outcome
Tip: STAR

Can you describe a time where you have been required to perform as part of a team What was the situation What part did you play in the team and what was the outcome of the exercise
Tip: STAR

How do you establish a working relationship with new people
Tip: Team skills

Where do you expect to be in 5 years time What will you do if you are not successful in gaining this position
Tip: Demonstrate to the interviewer that you have thought about what it is you want from work and what you hope to achieve. Let them know you are flexible however, and willing to explore new opportunities.

What particular skills and qualities do you bring to the workforce What other skills would you like to develop in the future
Tip: Strengths and weaknesses

Tell me about a challenging situation you have faced. What was the situation and how did you cope with it
Tip: STAR

Is there an achievement of which you are particularly proud What is it Why is it significant
Tip: STAR

Imagine that you are a member of a small team responsible for the development and production of an internal publication. Your team is dependent on another workgroup to provide the data which will form the basis of your publication. The deadline for completing this project is not able to be relaxed. (a) What factors do you think might affect the team¡¯s ability to meet the publication deadline (b) What could the team do to ensure the project is completed on time
Tip: Hypothetical questions allow the interviewer to identify key competencies deemed important by the employer. No right or wrong answer

What are the key elements of measuring performance and how can you establish whether an outcome represents a success (Answer this in terms of your own work or study experience.) More specifically, what do you think might be some key indicators of the successful performance of a national agency
Tip: STAR (Behavioural +Situational question)

You have demonstrated in your CV that you have knowledge of entomology. Could you please expand on your experience and tell us what you think your strengths are in this field. An important component of the position will be the maintenance of water quality parameters within acceptable limits for the species. Can you outline your experience in water quality testing What do you feel are the most important water quality variables
Tip: Multi-part question

The ability to work independently within a structured team is essential to the position. This will require the successful applicant to be self-starting, able to prioritise tasks, be a good communicator, as well as showing considerable initiative. Can you give us some examples where you have worked within a team environment and demonstrated these abilities
Tip: STAR + multi-part question