► How have you prepared yourself for this kind of position?

► What have you been doing to keep up to date in your field?

► How would you rate your level of expertise in [insert major function to be performed] compared with others in similar positions? Why do you rate yourself that way?

► In which areas do you feel you need to upgrade your knowledge? Why do you feel that way?

► What improvements did you introduce in your last position?

► How good is your knowledge of [insert essential knowledge area]. Please briefly summarize that for me.