Interview Questions You Could Be Asked

Candidates should be prepared to answer a variety of questions in a job interview. It is important to be honest and enthusiastic in your responses, and to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a way that is relevant to the position.

Here are some examples of questions a candidate could be asked at a job interview:-

General questions

• Tell me about yourself.
• How did you hear about this position?
• Why do you want to work here?
• Why should we hire you?
• What are your career goals?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• What are your salary expectations?
• Do you have any questions for us?

Skill-based questions

• What are your skills in [relevant skill]?
• Can you tell me about a time when you used [relevant skill] to solve a problem?
• What experience do you have with [relevant software or system]?
• How would you describe your [relevant skill] level on a scale of 1 to 10?
• What are your areas for improvement in terms of [relevant skill]?

Behavioral questions

• Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer.
• Describe a time when you had to work under pressure.
• Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond your job duties.
• Describe a time when you made a mistake at work.
• Tell me about a time when you had to work as part of a team.

Situational questions

• How would you handle a situation where a customer is upset?
• How would you prioritize your work if you had multiple deadlines at once?
• How would you deal with a difficult coworker?
• How would you handle a situation where you had to disagree with your manager?
• How would you handle a situation where you had to make a quick decision without all of the information?

Interviewers may also ask questions about the candidate’s knowledge of the company and the industry. For example, they might ask:-

• What do you know about our company?
• What are our company’s values?
• What are some of the challenges facing our industry?
• What are some of the trends in our industry?
• What ideas do you have for how we can improve our company?