what are the frequently asked questions at a job interview and what are the correct answers to these questions

Answer 1

The ones I have always hear are:
Why do you want to work for our company? They want to see if you did any research on what their company actually does. So let them know that you want to join their company because you like the industry or a certain priduct thy produce.

Another is, why should I hire you? You need to differentiate yourself here. If you say I know this or know that, well, what is so different about you from the next candidate that knows that stuff as well. You need to talk more about you personally...something not other person has.

Answer 2

There are several questions that interviewers will commonly ask during an interview. However, there is not one particular correct answer for each. What is more important, is understanding WHY the question is asked, and practicing (yes, practicing is OK - memorizing is not) practicing your answers before the interview.

Why should I hire you?
- looking for some positive, realistic, and related skills you have that make you a good candidate, especially aspects, skills, or experience you have that others might not

What are your career goals for the next five years?
- wants to know if you have goals, thoughts about your future, see yourself in higher level roles. Best answer is usually related to the job you're interviewing for, but REALISTIC. (IE. Don't say, "I want to have YOUR job!")

Tell me about a time when you did ________?
- this is a "behavioral" interview question. It asks for a past example of a behavior that may predict how you would act in the future. This is why practicing helps - they don't ask IF you have "leadership experience" they ask about WHEN you "were" a leader. This question can relate to many things - skills, experience, mistakes, weaknesses.

Tell me about a weakness of yours.
- yes you should mention a true a real weakness (not "chocolate!"). But, mention one you have overcome, and how you did it. Also, it should not be so serious as to completely rule you out, but not so simple to be silly.

Tell me about yourself.
- Most common question. Keep your answer to 1.5-2 minutes long. Just a brief run-down of your past (how you got where you are today - schooling, internship, etc.), your present (finishing school, looking for a career, making a change) and your future (excited about this interview and working for this company). Remember they have your resume already, so you don't need to go point by point. Don't ramble, but you can tell a "story" about how you got here.

Most importantly, try to connect past, true experiences you have to the skills and experience required by this job. If you can show you've done it in the past and done it well, that's a great start!

Good Luck!

Michelle Watson Gellas

Answer 3

The following link is the 100 most commonly asked interview questions, with the most common at the top of the list and the less common ones towards the bottom. I would say the first twenty are extremely common (except #11). There is no universal right or wrong answer, it depends on the job you're applying for, and also on the vibes you get from the person interviewing you. I think one of the most important techniques in an interview is LISTENING- I have walked out of several interviews with the job in my hand, just by sitting back and letting the egotistical interview babble on and on and on...

Answer 4

What attracted you to the job?

Best answer, It was something I felt that i could do well. I have some previous experience in (whatever it is you're going for)

Do not say 'It was local'

What do you think you can bring to the role?

Well because I already have some experience in (this is your chance to reinforce your strong points now), I feel able to offer a good basis on which to build and development my role within the company.

Remember the more relevant information you give, the less the interviewer will need to probe. Unless you're asked, or encouraged to don't waffle on about your family, kids, hobbies, pets, and never, never let them know that your dog gives you kisses.

Answer 5

The worst question I have ever been asked at a job interview was "why should I hire you?" and the answer has to be truthful but convincing enough to make the interviewer want to have you work for him. I think my answer was "because I will get the job done."

other ones are tell me about yourself... the want to know about your knowledge, skills and experience related to the job. Education, what you know how to do, and previous experience are way to go about it.

Don't go to an interview with scripted answers, the interviewer can tell and chances are you won't get hired. Also check out a Dick Gaither book on interviewing, if they are on the market.

Answer 6

Why should we hire you?

What experience do you have?

Do you smoke?

Where do you live?

Answer 7

what can you do for ME?
WHAT EXPERIENCE DO YOU have?
How much money are you worth?