Systems Admin interview questions

What specific aspects of the job description and responsibilities are most appealing to you?

What are you hoping to gain from this position, and how does it fit into your career goals?

How do you see yourself contributing to our team and our company if you were to be offered this position?

How do you envision your first 90 days in this position, and what goals do you hope to achieve during that time?

What makes you a good team player?

What kind of things make you angry at work?

What types of tasks do you dislike doing?

On your recommendation, the company just implemented a new $100,000 anti-virus system. The next day the company gets infected with a virus, and the CEO sees you in the hall and asks how this could happen. How would you answer this question?

Tell me about a time when you had to learn a new skill quickly.

Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a conflict with a member of your team and how it was resolved.

What is DHCP, and how does it work?

How do you stay up to date with the latest technology and industry trends?

Tell me about a time when you had to troubleshoot a difficult technical problem. What was the problem, and how did you solve it?

Describe a situation where you had to prioritize multiple tasks or projects with competing deadlines. How did you manage your time and ensure that everything was completed on time?

Can you tell me about a time when you identified a problem or opportunity to improve a system or process? How did you approach it, and what was the outcome?

Tell me about a time when you disagreed with a manager's decision or idea. How did you handle the situation, and what was the outcome? • What was the reason for your disagreement, and how did you communicate your concerns? • How did your manager react to your feedback? • What was the final decision or outcome, and how did you feel about it?

Tell me about a time when you faced a high-pressure situation at work. What was the situation, and how did you handle it? • What steps did you take to manage your stress during the situation? • Did you seek support or help from others, and if so, how did they assist you? • What was the outcome of the situation, and what did you learn from it?

How would you troubleshoot network connectivity in a Windows environment?

What questions do you have for me about the role that can help you determine if this is the right fit for you?