Review the most common interview questions and examples of the best answers. Also, be sure to review the follow-up questions at the end of the article to prepare for some of the more challenging interview questions asked by hiring managers.
1. Tell Me About Yourself. - Examples of the Best Answers
This is one of the first questions you are likely to be asked. Be prepared to talk about yourself, and why you're an ideal candidate for the job.
2. Why Do You Want This Job? - Examples of the Best Answers
Why are you a good fit for the position? What would you accomplish if you hired? This question is an opportunity to show the interviewer what you have to offer the company, and what you would achieve if you got the job.
3. Why Should We Hire You? - Examples of the Best Answers
Make your response a confident, concise, focused sales pitch that explains what you have to offer and why you should get the job. This is a good time to review the qualifications and the requirements in the job listing, so you can craft a response that aligns with what the interviewer is looking for.
4. What is Your Greatest Strength? - Examples of the Best Answers
When you're answering this question, remember to “show” rather than “tell.” For example, rather than stating that you are an excellent problem solver, instead tell a story that demonstrates this, ideally drawing on an anecdote from your professional experience.
5. What is Your Greatest Weakness? - Examples of the Best Answers
This question is an opportunity to show the hiring manager that you're well qualified for the job. In addition to learning whether you've got the right credentials, the hiring manager wants to know whether you can take on challenges and learn new tasks.
6. Why Do You Want to Leave (or Have Left) Your Job? - Examples of the Best Answers
Be prepared with a response to this question. You'll need to give an answer that’s honest and reflects your specific circumstances but keeps it positive. Even if you quit under challenging circumstances, now isn't the best time to share what could be construed as too much information with the interviewer.
7. What Are Your Salary Expectations? - Examples of the Best Answers
What are you looking for in terms of salary? Questions about money are always tricky to answer. You don't want to sell yourself short or price yourself out of a job offer. Employers can't ask how much you earned at previous jobs in some locations, but they can ask how much you expect to get paid.
8.How Do You Handle Stress and Pressure? - Examples of the Best Answers
Do you work well in high-stress situations? Do you thrive on pressure, or would you prefer a more low-key job? What do you do when something goes wrong? The best way to respond to this question is to share an example of how you have successfully handled stress in a previous position.
9.Describe a Difficult Work Situation or Project and How You Handled It. - Examples of the Best Answers
There isn't a right or wrong answer to a question about handling a difficult situation. How you react will show the hiring manager your work style and how you manage issues. It will help determine if you mesh with the company, and you're a fit for the role.
10. What Are Your Goals for The Future? - Examples of the Best Answers
Are you a job hopper? Or do you plan on staying with the company, at least for a while? Do your plans for the future match the career path for someone typically hired for this position?
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