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Below are ten of the
most commonly asked
interview questions,
with a brief
explanation of what
employers typically
look for
with each
question.
Preparing for these
questions can help
you present yourself
confidently
and
demonstrate your
suitability for the
role.
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Tell me about yourself.
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Objective:
To learn
about your
background,
experiences,
and how you
present
yourself.
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Tip:
Summarize
your
professional
background,
achievements,
and career
goals.
Tailor your
response to
the job
you're
applying
for.
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Why do you want to work here?
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Objective:
To gauge
your
interest in
the company
and whether
you've done
your
research.
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Tip: Mention
specific
reasons why
the company
appeals to
you, such as
its values,
culture, and
products or
services.
Link your
skills and
goals to
what the
company
stands for.
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What are your strengths?
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Objective:
To
understand
your
self-perception
and how your
skills align
with the job
requirements.
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Tip:
Highlight
strengths
relevant to
the job and
provide
examples to
support your
claims.
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What are your weaknesses?
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Objective:
To assess
your
self-awareness
and honesty.
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Tip: Mention
a genuine
weakness and
explain how
you’re
working to
improve it.
Avoid
clichés and
choose a
weakness
that won't
severely
impact your
ability to
perform the
job.
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Can you describe a challenging
situation and
how you handled
it?
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Objective:
To evaluate
your
problem-solving
and
stress-management
skills.
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Tip: Use the
STAR method
(Situation,
Task,
Action,
Result) to
structure
your
response.
Choose an
example that
showcases
your skills
and
resourcefulness.
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Where do you see yourself in five
years?
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Objective:
To
understand
your career
aspirations
and if they
align with
the
company's
direction.
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Tip: Be
realistic
and show
ambition,
but ensure
your goals
align with
the
potential
career path
at the
company.
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Why should we hire you?
-
Objective:
To see how
well you
understand
the role and
what unique
value you
bring.
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Tip:
Summarize
your
qualifications,
experience,
and skills,
and explain
how they
make you a
perfect fit
for the job.
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Tell me about a time you worked
in a team.
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Objective:
To assess
your
teamwork and
collaboration
skills.
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Tip: Provide
an example
where you
played a key
role in a
successful
team effort,
highlighting
your
contributions
and the
outcome.
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How do you handle stress and
pressure?
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Objective:
To
understand
your coping
mechanisms
and
resilience.
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Tip:
Describe
specific
strategies
you use to
manage
stress and
provide
examples of
past
situations
where you
successfully
navigated
pressure.
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Do you have any questions for us?
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Objective:
To gauge
your
interest in
the role and
company.
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Tip: Prepare
thoughtful
questions
that show
your
interest in
the
position,
the team,
and the
company’s
future.
Avoid
questions
about salary
and benefits
unless the
interviewer
brings them
up.
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