Well trained interviewers will have a 'tick sheet' of questions that they frequently ask. It's a great idea to look thorugh this check list and think about what your answers may be well beforehand, ensuring you won't be caught out on the day.

the following questions will explore your communication and presentation skills and leadership ability:

• give me an example of when your communication skills have been tested?
• how would your peer group rate your communication skills?
• how do you interact with people at different levels within your current company?
• how would you describe your management style?
• how would you describe your leadership style?
• when were your leadership skills put to the test, give me an example?
• tell me about a time when you affected the way a team worked together?
• how do you motivate your team and build team spirit?
• what aspect of your management skills would you like to develop?
• what are your strengths and weaknesses?
• what kind of decisions do you find difficult to make?
• tell me when you last experienced pressure in your role?
• what are your short to medium term goals?
• what do you have to do to achieve them?
• tell me about how you have gained career advancement in your present company
• what aspects of your role do you enjoy and why?
• what aspects of your role do you least enjoy and why?
• give me an example of when you last demonstrated initiative in your role?
• tell me why you left your last position?
• what interests you most about this role?
• give me a good reason why we should employ you for this role
• describe a difficult problem that you have had to deal with recently
• tell me how you resolved the difficulty
• what changes happened as a result of your actions?
• what is your approach to solving problems?
• does anyone ask for your help in the business?
• how do you plan your day?
• when was the last time you experienced a heavy workload?
• how did you decide on your priorities?
• what aspects of your current role take the most time?

questions for you to ask at interview

• what is the vision for the company?
• how would you describe the culture in the business?
• what attracted you to join the company?
• what are the values for the business?
• what are your growth plans over the next 3-5 years?
• what are the major opportunities for your business?
• who are your major threats in your business arena?
• who are your major competitors?
• why is your business so successful?
• why is the post vacant?
• what was the profile of the individual who was in the role previously?
• why did they leave?
• what skills and attributes are you seeking in the ideal candidate?
• what are your expectations of the person who will be appointed?
• what are the development opportunities in the role?
• what type of training is available within the company?
• how regularly is performance assessed in the business?
• how does my experience match with what you are looking for?
  
  
  .and finally never relax your guard.