Blue collar common interview questions

Donella Beckton • August 21, 2023

Interviews can be high stress, anxiety-driving situations.

While we can’t know EXACTLY what an employer will ask, we can provide you with our most common blue collar interview questions.

A little practice and preparation always pays off.


Here are some common blue-collar interview questions that you can practice:

What experience do you have in this field?
What kind of tools and equipment have you worked with?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
How do you handle stress?
What are your long-term career goals?
What experience do you have in this field?

When you prepare, you feel more confident when you interview.

How do you work in a team environment?
What kind of safety training have you had?
How do you handle stress?
What kind of certifications or licenses do you have?
Can you tell me about a time when you had to solve a problem on the job?

Questions show the Hiring Manager that you are genuinely interested in the role and what they have to say.

Have you ever noticed a hazard in the workplace? What did you do about it?
Describe a time when you disagreed with a co-worker. How did you resolve it?
Can you tell me about a time when you had to work under tight deadlines?
Have you ever made a mistake in measuring parts or final products? What happened?

The hiring manager may ask if you have any questions for them... in this case have some ready to go

What does a typical day look like in this position?
Can you tell me about the team I’d be working with?
What kind of training do you provide?
Who will I be working directly under?
What kind of opportunities are there for advancement?
Can you tell me about the company’s plans for growth?






Simple script for tricky questions


We are  sure you're gonna nail this interview, so much so we've even prepared a simple script for questions to help you think.

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