Interview Tips: The most common Interview Questions

In our previous blogs, we’ve mentioned a few times the importance of preparing for job interview questions, whether face-to-face or virtual. We cannot emphasize enough how imperative preparation is, as it goes a long way in getting you selected for the position you are applying for.

Well, here we are going to break it down for you and list out the most common questions asked in an interview. This way, you’ll know exactly what to expect in an interview and provide your answers accordingly, accurately, and flawlessly.

Did you know that mock interviews can boost your confidence? It’s true. The more mock interviews you give, the more comfortable you’d be in the job selection process.

So, before we list out the questions asked in an interview, we highly recommend that you seek help from your family members or friends to help you with your mock interviews.

Now, on to the subject at hand.

List of the most common questions:

Tell me about yourself.
Why do you want to work at this company?
How did you come to know about this position?
What are your weaknesses?
Why are you leaving your current job?
Why were you fired? (If you were)
How do you deal with pressure and stress?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
What are your short-term and long-term goals?
What is your salary expectation?
Why should we hire you?
What are your strengths?
Are you willing to relocate?
What makes you stand out/unique from the other candidates?
Is this your dream job? If not, what is it?
Tell me about your accomplishments that you are proud of.
Walk me through your resume.
Tell me about your educational background.
Will you be willing to work on weekends or holidays if there were some crisis?
How do you deal with irate customers/clients?
What motivates you?
Who are our competitors?
What is the name of your CEO?
Tell me about the soft skills you possess?
What are your hobbies?
Will you be able to join immediately?
When you can Join Us?
If you were told to fire someone, how would you do it?
Can you tell me more about this gap in your resume?
What are three things your former manager would like you to improve on?
How do you own up to the mistakes you make?
Describe your ideal work environment.
What is your leadership style?
Do you have any questions for me?

Above are the questions asked in an interview to know about your background, personality, mindset, and general level of awareness. Apart from these, there will be interview questions to check your technical expertise for the job role, so brush up on all the technical concepts before you appear for the interview.

Also, bear in mind that some employers tend to ask inappropriate/illegal interview questions. The best way to avoid such a question is to deflect it, provide a one-word answer, or simply point out that you are not comfortable answering the question.