In brief: “My best advice for an interviewee (i.e. job candidate) is – listen carefully to the questions asked before answering.
This post summarizes the common job interview questions and suggested answers for the same.”
Many job interviewers tend to focus on their mental state during a job interview rather than the questions asked, as this is not a regular situation for them. One should try to focus and to have a good communication/interaction with the interviewer. Let him lead the conversation by all means.
Therefore, never miss a good chance to listen to the interviewer. Figure out what kind of answer is expected. Do not over-answer a question. One should be précised with his answers.
Here are common questions and answers for a job interview -
Most common job interview questions and answers
Tell me about yourself question
Provide a brief summary of your personal details, educational qualifications and your professional experience/skills.
Your exact profile/position in the previous job
Provide your job titles and brief duties.
Education knowledge base
Provide additional information regarding courses/programs/lessons you took.
What are your future plans?
You want to progress in terms of – interest, duties, position and financials matters. Be practical and don’t tell about your dreams..
What are your added values to the company?
Provide your experience’s added value (how do you fit the job profile) and an example of your learning curve skills.
What do you know about this company?
Make your homeworks and provide general details.
Why are you (or left / did fire) leaving your current job?
Provide an honest answer. However, don’t provide too much details – don’t dig.
What are your weakness and strength question
Be honest about your strengths as well as your weaknesses. Provide one professional weakness and one of your strengths. Explain your professional strength (do not boast your strengths) and how it contribute your work. Provide examples on how did you handle/overcome your weakness (do not go too far).
How about taking responsibility?
Positive.
Team work or Running a team work?
Positive. Provide examples of your good communications with colleges, teammates and positive contribution to a team work. You may also tell about your dominant attitude toward certain team-work situations (if you are a team leader in nature).
Your initiative to solve problems
Positive and provide some good examples.
Your achievements
Provide your main achievements. Do not boast your achievements.
How did you handle difficulties and stress?
Provide short interesting success stories. Provide some good examples on how you managed your work-time and how you solved difficulties (your initiative or with your teammates).
Your availability
Provide a basic timeframe. No-hesitations. The preferred answer is as soon as possible.
Your salary expectations
Provide specific details. However, tell that you are willing to negotiate and compromise.
These are the popular questions and answers on an interview.
You may also refer to the article – interviewee questions for interviewer
