SMU (Southern Methodist University) Graduate Research Assistant interview questions

Hired by professor after performance in one of their classes. Offered a position and took it at the end of the semester. Was given the optionto pursue as thesis but decided to take it on as a job.

Standard questions asked, like Tell me about yourself. Why should I hire you? What is your long-range objective? What is your greatest accomplishment? How has your education prepared you for your career? Are you a team player? Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or professor? How did you resolve it? What is your greatest strength? What is your greatest weakness? If I were to ask one of your professors (or a boss) to describe you, what would he or she say? What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have? If you had to live your life over again, what one thing would you change? How would you describe your ideal job? Why did you choose this career? When did you decide on this career? What goals do you have in your career? How do you plan to achieve your career goals? How do you personally define success?