11 Most Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
While you can’t predict all the questions the hiring manager has on her mind, there are some questions you’ll get asked at every interview, regardless of the job and industry you’re in. So why not prepare in advance?
So you’ve landed a job interview. Congratulations, your resume made it to the “yes” pile.
While you can’t predict all the questions the hiring manager has on her mind, there are some questions you’ll get asked at every interview, regardless of the job and industry you’re in. So why not prepare in advance?
Most recruiters love to conduct behavioral interviews, meaning that they’ll expect you to provide specific examples of how you demonstrated certain skills or behaviors in the past. Some of those skills and behaviors are: Leadership skills, resilience, team spirit and collaboration, empathy, capability to learn from mistakes, willingness and capability to improve your weaknesses, strategic thinking and complex problem solving, skills and competencies listed in your job description, and creativity.
With that in mind, here are some of the most common interview questions:
- Tell me about yourself / Walk me through your resume.
- Why do you want to work here? / Why are you interested in this job?
- Describe yourself in three words.
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- What mistakes did you make in your career?
- What motivates you / What gets you up in the morning?
- Where do you see yourself five years from now?
- What’s your current salary?
- Would you say you’re good at handling pressure at work?
- Do you have any questions for us?
Not sure what to say? Check out the suggestions on how to answer these questions here.
