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Interviews Most Common Questions

This document provides 27 common interview questions with brief explanations of what each question aims to uncover. Some of the most frequent questions include asking about the applicant's strengths and weaknesses, why they are leaving their current job, what they know about the company, and what their greatest accomplishments have been. Many questions are meant to determine if the applicant is a good personality and cultural fit for the role and company. The interviewer wants to learn what motivates the applicant and how they will perform and contribute in the position.

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Interviews Most Common Questions

This document provides 27 common interview questions with brief explanations of what each question aims to uncover. Some of the most frequent questions include asking about the applicant's strengths and weaknesses, why they are leaving their current job, what they know about the company, and what their greatest accomplishments have been. Many questions are meant to determine if the applicant is a good personality and cultural fit for the role and company. The interviewer wants to learn what motivates the applicant and how they will perform and contribute in the position.

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Interviews Most Common Questions

1. What do you like least about your job?


Recruiters ask you this question because they want to better understand your reasoning behind leaving
your job.

2. Tell me about yourself.


This question is all about you, so don’t be afraid to give a more personal answer rather than keeping things
strictly professional.

3. Why are you applying for this position?


This question is really the hiring manager’s way to learn a bit more about you. Be honest and
straightforward with your answer.

4. Hat are your strengths and weaknesses?


A tricky question, try to answer it by tying your strengths and weaknesses to the job you’re applying for.

5. What do you know about our company?


Show that you’ve done the research about the place you’re applying at. It’s not about telling their story
since founding – it’s about being prepared.

6. Why should we hire you?


Prove that you’re confident in your skills and pitch yourself as the best person for the job. Address any
potential issues the business might face.

7. What is your greatest accomplishment?


this job interview question is meant to challenge you. Focus on real-life examples of your work and your
results.

8. What are your strengths?


Are your strengths in sync with this job – answer this question honestly and give concrete examples, not
vague ones like “communication”.

9. What are your compensation expectations?


Employers ask this question so they can better understand what you’re expecting as a salary and so they
can understand whether or not they can afford you.

10. Do you have any question for me?


This interview question is your opportunity to show the recruiter that you’re really invested into the job
interview and that you want to ask thoughtful questions.

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


All the interviewer wants to know by asking you this questions is whether or not you’re a good match for
the company.

12. Are you interviewing with other companies?


When you’re asked if you’re interviewing at other companies the recruiter wants to know if you have any
other potential offers and more – they’re most likely interested in hiring you.
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
It’s all about the recruiter and their understanding of how you want to grow your career in the next five
years. Highlight your interests and be honest about your expectations.

14. Why have you changed jobs so frequently?


This is a tricky question as the recruiter is most likely interested to learn whether or not you’re
job-hopping. No company wants to hire someone who’ll quit in a year.

15. Why do you want to change your career path?


This question has everything to do with your certainty that your new career path will be one that you’ll
enjoy and be happy in.

16. Why did you decide to leave your previous/current job?


The key is to always be honest – thoroughly explain what made you leave your past or current job and
try to seem like you’re not job hopping every 7 months for the paycheck bump.

17. Why is there a gap in your work experience?


Gaps in employment are often, but they’re hard to explain. The one rule you should always follow is to
make sure you’re 100% honest in your answer.

18. What to say in an interview if you were fired from your previous job?
Getting fired isn't the end of the road and can even lead to new opportunities. Take some time to reflect
on why you were let go and reach out to your network for support. Prepare an honest and positive story
to tell recruiters during interviews.

19. How would your coworkers describe you?


This question is a modified version of telling your strengths and weaknesses as it’s usually easier for people
to answer.

20. What questions can an employer ask about your health?


A set of questions clarifying the mystery around what an employer can and cannot ask you regarding
your health.

21. What will you do in the first 30/60/90 days?


Employers ask this question to better understand how you’re going to transition to this new position. It
also helps them picture you better in that position.

22. Are you a risk-taker?


This tricky question is tied up to the position you’re applying for – whether you’re a risk taker or not,
answer accordingly for the position you’re applying.

23. What are your hobbies?


Try to tie in your hobbies and interests in a way that they help you be better at your job. For example,
team sports often make you a better team player.

24. What type of work environment do you prefer?


It’s important for companies to hire people that fit the team and company culture – this question is just
as important to you as it is to them.
25. Are you a team player?
Can you sacrifice personal gains for team ones? If you’re applying for a position that requires you to be
a collaborative colleague you can be sure you’ll be asked this.

26. How do you handle stress?


The interviewer is asking you behavioral questions because they want to know how you perform under
stressful work situations.

27. What do you think this company could do better?


This is the best way to show initiative on your side – every company can improve, what can you suggest
on a first glance?

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