Commonly Asked Interview Questions

Here are some questions that might be asked in an interview. Prepare your answer to the questions below so that you can answer each question with confidence.

 

1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?

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• This question seems so simple yet many people struggle with answering it. Don't give your complete employment history. Instead give a couple of specific accomplishments that shows you are qualified for the job, then try to include how that role has positioned you for the job.

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2. How did you hear about the position?

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• This question is a great way to show your love and connection to the company. Share the personal connection between you and another individual and explain why you were excited to hear about the position.

 

3. What do you know about the company?

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• Any candidate can read off of the companies website. Make your response personal and show the employer why you are drawn to the company. You could also use phrase from the website in your answer to show your knowledge of the company. 

 

4. Why do you want this job?

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• Companies want to hire employees who care about the job. First, start off by listing a couple of reasons why you would be a great fit for the job. Then, share why you are attracted to the company and why you love it. ​

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5. Why should we hire you?

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• This question sets you up to sell yourself to the employer.

        This allows you to show the employer not only that you

        can do the work, but that you can also deliver great

        results. Also, make sure to explain why you should be

        picked over other candidates.

 

6. What are your greatest professional strengths?

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• When answering this question, make sure to explain your

        true strengths; not the ones you think the employer

        would like to hear. Make sure your strengths are

        relevant and specific. Then, follow up with an example of

        how you have demonstrated these traits in your life. 

 

7. What do you consider to be your weaknesses?

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• For this question, think of something you struggle with

        but are trying to improve on. For example, maybe you

        struggle with public speaking, but have recently

        volunteered to run meeting to help you be more

        comfortable in front of a crowd.

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8. What is your greatest professional achievement?

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• Nothing says "hire me" more than a track record of amazing achievements that you accomplished at your previous job. Spend your time explaining what you did and what you achieved.

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9. Tell me about a challenge or conflict you've faced at work, and how you

     dealt with it.

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• Be sure to focus on how you handled the situation professionally and productively, and you should try to close with a happy ending, like how you came to a resolution or compromise.

 

10. Where do you see yourself in five years?

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• When you are asked this question, be honest and specific about your future goals. This question lets the employer know if you are ambitious and if you've set a realistic goal to reach. Be sure to include how the job you are applying for can help you reach your goals.

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11. What's your dream job?

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• This question is asked because the interviewer wants to know whether this position is really in line with your career goals.

 

12. What other companies are you interviewing with?

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• Often the best approach to this question, is to tell the employer that you are exploring a number of similar options in the companies industry.

 

13. Why are you leaving your current job?

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• When answering this question, frame things in a way that shows that you're eager to take on new opportunities and that the role you’re interviewing for is a better fit for you than your current or last position. 

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14. What are you looking for in a new position?

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• The same things this position is offering. Be specific. 

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15. What type of work environment do you prefer?

 

• Environments much like the office you are applying for. Be specific. 

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16. What's your management style?

 

• The best managers are strong, but flexible and that is exactly what you need to explain when answering this question.

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17. Tell us of a time when you had to take on a leadership role.

 

• Depending on what role you played, you should try to include how your management skills effectively helped the situation.

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18. What's a time you disagreed with a decision that was made at work?

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• Everyone disagrees with the boss from time to time, but in asking this interview question, employers want to know that you can do so in a productive, professional way.

 

19. How would your boss and co-workers describe you?

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• First of all, be honest. Try to describe some of the traits you mentioned earlier in the interview.

 

20. Can you explain why you changed career paths?

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• Be sure, when answering this question, to give several reasons why you have made the change and explain why you picked this career path.