Common Interview Questions - A Sigh of Relief for The Aspirants
An interview, wherein every individual gets tensed and lot of points come to mind as in what questions the recruiters will ask and vice versa. Similarly before going on to the bigger and innovative questions, one must prepare himself and herself at least for the common questions those are asked at the interview
1. Tell me about yourself.
2. Why are you applying for this particular job?
3. What do you know about our company?
4. What makes you qualified for this particular job?
5. What can you do for us that someone else can't?
6. Why should we hire you?
7. What do you look for in a job?
8. Why are you looking to make a career change?
9. Why did you leave your last job?
10. Why do you want to work for us (as opposed to the competitor companies)?
11. How long will it take you to start making a meaningful contribution?
12. What are your strengths?
13. What are your weaknesses?
14. What are your career goals?
15. How would you describe yourself?
16. How would your colleagues describe you?
17. How would your boss describe you?
18. What did you most like/ dislike about your past job?
19. Describe a situation in your past where you showed initiative?
20. What were your main responsibilities in your last job?
21. What do you consider your greatest accomplishments?
22. Describe your management style (if relevant)
23. Do you work better in teams or independently?
24. How do you work under pressure?
25. What other jobs have you applied for?
26. How did you do in college?
27. What kind of hours would you like to work?
28. Do you have any questions for me?
29. What are those things that motivate you to do this job?
30 What do co-workers say about you?
31 How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
32 Why should we hire you?
33 Tell me about your dream job.
34 Tell me about your dream job.
35 Where do you see yourself in five years?
36 What do you know about this organization?
37. Are you a team player?
38 What has disappointed you about a job?
39 How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
40 What qualities do you look for in a boss?