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Common Interview Questions and Answers

Interviews are those moments in life where we are judged and our knowledge tested before a few people who are there specifically for the task. Without a doubt, interviews can be frightening and create anxiety and often times we stutter answering the most basic questions and find ourselves wondering “I have never actually thought about it”! Here are the top 10, and common interview questions and their simple and appropriate answers.  


 
“Describe yourself”

80% of the interviews start with this one. Telling about yourself is an approach to break the ice at an interview and influence you to feel better.  Start by sharing some of your own
experiences and encounters which don't relate specifically to work, but keep it short!

“What are your strengths?”

Listing your own strengths in an interview gives you the chance to show how you are the
ideal fit for the position. Before the interview, list your strengths to make coordinates between
your capabilities and the necessities as stated on the job description.

“Why should we hire you?”

Everyone is expecting to get a job and they know why they are here. The answer to this isn’t
that you have the skills they require and you can do a good job. Be specific. Point out that
specific skill of yours, you’re proficient at.

“What is your greatest weakness?”

It’s better to let your interviewer know where you lack. Maybe you aren’t a good team worker
or maybe you like taking too many breaks during work or maybe you lose your temper quick.
Being truthful will help the interviewer know you and help you save trouble in the future.


“Why did you quit your last job?”

Another difficult one if your last job didn’t go so well at your end. Again, be truthful and let
them know you are improving.


“Why do you want to work here?”

This is where the interviewer is looking for an answer which states you aren’t here just
because there was an opening but your thought it out before stepping in.



“How do you handle work stress and pressure?”

Instead of a one word or a one sentence answer such as “good” or “I handle it very well”,
present them one of your stressful experiences and how you handled them.


“Your future goals”

Instead of trying to flatter the interviewer by saying “My goal is to keep improving and
become an asset to your company”, just to get the job, tell them why you’re really here. If
your goal is to step up the ladder and work yourself up to something higher, deliver it
effectively and not straight up. Assure them you won’t just leave the company for the next
best opportunity but produce results for them.

“Your expected salary?”

We all are excited after getting at this question but this determines how you conclude yourself.
Don’t overprice yourself and get an idea of the average salary for the job you are applying for.

“Do you have any questions for me?”

This is the best opportunity to stand out than the rest of the candidates since most of the job
seekers reply with a “No I’m clear”. Answering this one effectively could ultimately turn the
interview in your favor but the art is to ask effective questions which are relevant to the job
description and not just the salary. You can ask which technologies the company is working
with and if they are thinking of introducing some new technology to use. That will show you
know your job.


Besides preparing beforehand for common interview questions like these, it all actually boils down to
you and how effectively you deliver the answers. While being confident is the key to success
in interviews, that doesn’t mean you can wing it but that also doesn’t mean you should be as
truthful you can get. Some information is better left untold as long as it doesn’t contain vital
information about yourself relevant to the job, like, you hate to work in a team for instance.
Be simple, to the point and affirm in your answers and think these common interview questions out
before the interview and you’ll walk out assured you gave your best. Good luck!  

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