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Top 33 interview questions with answers

Top 33 common interview questions with answer 1. Please tell me about yourself. This question is one of the most frequently asked q...

Top 33 common interview questions with answer

1. Please tell me about yourself.



2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years. Or what are your career goals.



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3. Why should we hire you.





c. Do not generalize things, it does not help



5. What is your greatest strength.






6. What are your weaknesses.



7. How would your co-workers describe you.







10. Why do you want to work for us.







11. Would you describe a typical day in your current job.


12. What is your greatest accomplishment.



b. Show passion for the job as you discuss anything



13. How do you respond to working under pressure.


14. Why do you wish to leave your present job.


15. What sort of salary are you looking for.



16. What questions do you have for me.



Tips to answer this question:

d. Do not make your questions about yourself

17. What do you know about the company?

Anybody can memorize the information on the “About” page on a company’s website. So, when asked a question like this by an interviewer, they want to know if you care about the information you find on their website than just understanding it. When responding to this question, begin by describing that you understand their goals in one line, then make use of important keywords and phrases from the company’s site, and add a personal contribution. You can say something like; “I believe in this organization’s approach because…” or “I was attracted to your mission because….,” then include one or two personal examples.

18. Why do you want to work with us?

Another thing to know is that hiring organizations want people who are passionate about the job to be a part of their team, so having an engaging answer on why you want the position can increase your likelihood of getting it. And if you cannot answer this question, then you should apply somewhere else. The first thing to do when answering this question is to pinpoint some relevant factors that make the role you are applying for a good fit for you. For instance, you can say; “My love for continuous interactions with humans makes me love customer support as well as the satisfaction I get when I assist an individual in solving a problem. Afterward, you can include why you love the organization, something like; “I am passionate about Information Technology, and your company is one of the best IT organizations in the field, and I will love to be a part of it.”

19. Any reason about the gap in your employment?

If there was a gap of unemployment, be straightforward about what you were up to within that period (hopefully, about the classes you were taking to improve your knowledge or talk about jobs you volunteered for). Then, start a conversation about your plans for the job as well as your contribution to the company. For instance; “I decided to pause for a while, but now I am fit to contribute my quota to this company in ways such as…”

20. Was there a time you disagreed with a decision you made at work?

There are situations one may not agree with their boss’ decision, but when asked this question in an interview, the interviewer is interested in knowing if you can do so professionally and productively. According to Peggy Mckee of Career Confidential, “You should avoid telling a story about a period you disagreed with your boss because his actions were unprofessional, but you gave in since you wanted peace to reign. And you should skip a story you realized you did wrong. Your stories should be about when the actions you made turned the situation into something positive, whether it was related to work or a productive working relationship.”

21. Can you explain why you switched career paths?

Do not be destabilized when a question like this comes up, relax, then explain to the interviewer why you decided to switch career. Most importantly, give examples of how you can transfer your past experience to the new job you are applying for. Although it does not have to be linked directly, interviewers will be impressed when you try to make irrelevant experience appear relevant for the role.

22. How do you handle pressure or deal with stressful situations?

“Your answer should describe a scenario where you handled a stressful situation positively and productively, make sure nothing stops you from accomplishing your aims,” says Peggy Mckee. A nice approach is to discuss your stress reduction approaches (making an important to-do list, taking deep breaths to calm down), and give an example of a situation you navigated easily while under stress.

23. What is your style of management?

Not only are the best managers strong, but they are also flexible; make sure you reflect this in your answer. You can say something like; “while a different strategy is required for every situation or team member, I tend to approach my relationship with my employees as a coach…” Then you can share with them some examples of your best moments as a manager, like when you coached an employee with low performance to become a top salesperson in the company or when you increased your team size from five to fifteen.

24. What would your first one, two, or three months look like in this role?

Begin by describing what you need to do to get started; like the information you need, employees you will want to sit down with, part of the company you need to familiarize yourself with, and so on. Then, talk about some areas in the company you can contribute to straight up. For instance, “I think a good starter project would be diving into the company’s email marketing campaigns and creating a system to track them.” Well, if you secure the job, then you or your new recruiter might decide there is an excellent place to start, but having an answer planned will provide insights to the interviewer on where you will be more effective when you start.

15. Tell me about the last time a customer or colleague got annoyed with you. What happened?

Conflicts are inevitable in an organization because mistakes are bound to happen. Although strength is up front, weakness also rears their heads. That’s okay; nobody is perfect.

But an individual who likes to push blames or responsibility to deal with situations onto others is a candidate to avoid. Recruiters will prefer going for candidates who take actions to address matters instead of looking for someone to blame.

Every organization needs people who are willing to take responsibilities for their actions, admit when they are wrong, and also learn from the experience.

26. What kind of environment do you like best?

You may prefer to work alone, but this answer is not suitable if you are being interviewed for a call center job.

So, try to relax and reflect on the role you are applying for as well as the company’s code of conduct or culture. If you desire a flexible schedule, but the company cannot offer it, then focus on another thing. If you prefer constant support and direction, but the company expects their employees to be self-sufficient, then think of something else.

Find out ways to highlight how the work environment is suitable for you, and if you cannot identify ways, shun the job because you will end up not being happy.

27. What relevant experience do you have?

If you have relevant experience for the job you are applying for, that’s good for you. But if you are switching careers, your experience may not seem to match up; thus, you need a bit of honest creativity to link the experiences required with what you have. A skill is a skill, after all, you just need to describe how you will apply a customer service skill to an internal management position.

28. How do you cope with working under pressure?

There are numerous ways to answer this question, but make sure your answers are positive. You may thrive under pressure, or maybe you prefer working under pressure, but if you give an answer that shows you cannot handle working under pressure, then the possibility of you securing the job is slim.

29. Which do you prefer, working alone or in a team?

This is a tricky question, and the answer is dependent on the type of job you are applying for. But the best answer to this question in most cases is to say you prefer whichever get the job carried out effectively and provides a product of top quality. You can emulate this response below:
“My preference is dependent upon if I can achieve better results working with others or working alone. And I have discovered that most times, a group of employees comes in handy in projects that require expertise in several different areas.”

30. Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work. How did you fix your error?

Interviewers ask this question to assess the candidate’s abilities to solve problem or damage control. Be honest when describing the mistake; however, focus more on describing how you solved the problem.

31. Have you ever had a conflict at work with someone? How did you handle it?

You need to show that you are civilized, fair and level-headed when answering this question. In your answer, think of a situation where you applied rational judgment to address a personal conflict with an employee at work. You can say something as simple as a difference of opinion in approaching a project to something like handling gossip at work.

32. Have you ever been fired?

To many, this is a cheap question, but if you have gotten fired from a job, it’s is better for you to be honest about it. Lots of companies have mastered the art of researching a candidate’s employment history. If you lost your job for a legitimate reason, inform the interviewer about it as well as the lessons learned. If it happened a long time ago, discuss your most relevant work experience and also about your performance since you lost your job. If you were fired for no just cause, you should be careful with your answers so as not to criticize your previous employer, but still, you would want to describe what happened that got you fired.

33. How long do you want to work with us?

Companies want to retain their staff for as long as feasibly possible. Thus, you have to assure the company you want to work for that you will stay put if hired. An excellent way to answer a question like this is to say you are seeking a long-term opportunity in a company that promotes career growth. Besides, an answer like this not only shows that you are aiming for career growth, but that you are interested in contributing your quota to the company for a long time too.

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