Due to high amount of competition in the job market, getting a job has been a lot more difficult in the recent times.
And job works as your lifeline. If you can land one, you can have a better life, but if you don’t, your life can be a mess that can’t never be organized. So, job interviews feel real scary, when you’re at that point of making it or falling apart.
Just imagine, you walk into a room (or log into a Zoom meeting) with people you have never met before, ready to take your test. And that same test’s result decides where you’ll be in life.
So, getting through a job interview isn’t a piece of cake for everyone, but if you know the correct way to answer the questions that you might be asked in the interview, then you feel a lot more confident and you’ll have a high chance of getting hired. And that’s what I’m going to help you with!
In this post, I’ll share 10 of the most asked questions in job interviews and the proper way to answer them. So, next time you go for a job interview, they’ll hire you just by seeing the confidence you have on your face.
So, without any further delay, let’s see these 10 job interview questions and proper way to answer them one-by-one.
1. Tell me about Yourself!
This is not a question that is asking you to explain about your entire personal life. Instead, through this question, they want to know a little about your school, work, the skills you have and why you’re looking for this job.
What to Include in Your Answer:
- A small info about your last job.
- Skills you’re good at.
- What you want to do next (your future goals).
Tips to Help You:
- Try to keep your answer short. Keep it around 30 to 60 seconds long.
- Don’t talk about your pets, childhood, or favorite food.
- While telling about the skills you have, prioritize the ones that the job requires the most.
2. Why do You want to Work Here?
The main objective of this question is to test your knowledge regarding that company you want to work for. They want to see how much research you’ve done about it before the interview.
Through this question, they can also figure out how you prepare for tough situations, because planning ahead is a must.
The best way to answer this question is by showing that you’ve read about them and you like what they do. If possible, try to find a problem they’re facing and tell them how you can help them to solve that problem if you get the job.
What to Include in Your Answer:
- Tell something that you like about the company. This shows you’ve done some research about the company.
- Mention how the company’s work ethics, schedule and future opportunities matches your work ethics and future plans.
- Tell them a good reason, why you’d feel proud to work there.
Tips to Help You:
- Make sure to go through their website and find out who they are and what they do.
- Mention that you love their company’s values, products, and how they help people.
- Be as much honest and positive as you can.
3. What are Your Strengths?
Through this question, they want to know what you’re good at.
The best way to answer this question is by mentioning few skills that you ‘re good at. Make sure to mention only those skills that the company is looking for the most in the candidate.
What to Include in Your Answer:
- Tell them about a few basic life skills that you’re really good at. (like being organized, a good listener, or fast learner, etc.)
- Explain in short how that skill can help you in the job.
Tips to Help You:
- Don’t list too many things that are not even required. Try to keep it short and simple.
- Find out and mention about the strengths that you have and that matches the job you’re applying for.
- Tell them about your skill or habit about which even your past boss or teacher praised you for. This helps to prove that you’re really good at that skill.
4. What are Your Weaknesses?
This question is not to prove you weak, instead it’s to test your honesty. You need to be able to accept your mistakes, weaknesses and should strive to improve over time.
While answering this question, tell them about an actual weakness that you have and show them that you’re constantly working on it.
What to Include in Your Answer:
- Tell about about something thing you’re not good at. It may not be related to the job, but say it.
- Then, mention what you’re doing to improve it.
Tips to Help You:
- Don’t say “I have no weaknesses“, because there are no perfect humans in this world. Everyone has atleast one thing that they’re not good at.
- Avoid big red flags (like “I’m always late” or “I’m never complete my projects on time”, etc.)
- Show them that you’re learning and trying to get better at your weakness.
5. Why Should We Hire You?
This is your chance to show what you’re good at and why you’re a good fit for the company.
The best way to answer this question is by sharing about how your skills and attitude match what they need.
What to Include in Your Answer:
- Share about those skills or experiences you have that matches the job’s requirement.
- Tell them about your work ethic. Tell them that you’re a hardworking, team player and a fast learner.
- Share how excited you’re to join their company & how the company’s vision matches yours!
Tips to Help You:
- Find out what they’re looking for in a candidate and share that you have those capabilities.
- Be confident and keep a smile on your face.
- Be as honest and clear as you can while answering.
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6. Tell me about a Time You Solved an Actual Problem.
Through this question, they want to find out, how you handle tough situations and how good you’re at decision making under a pressurized situation.
The best way to answer this question is by telling a real story where you fixed something in school, work, or even a group project.
What to Include in Your Answer:
- Tell them what the problem was.
- What you did to fix it.
- And what happened in the end. Did it worked or not?
Tips to Help You:
- Make sure to keep your story short and clear.
- Use the simple “problem → action → result” format while answering the problem. First, explain what the problem was, then the steps you took and at last the outcome.
7. Where do You See Yourself in 5 Years?
This question wants to know about your visions or future goals. They want to know if you really want to work with them or not.
The best way to answer this is by telling that you’d like to spend more time on learning new things, growing and also being capable enough to take on more responsibility.
What to Include in Your Answer:
- Give them a short detail of where you want to be in the future.
- Tell them how this job can help you to achieve your future goals.
- And the main thing, tell them that you’re planning to stay with them and help them to grow.
Tips to Help You:
- Don’t say that “I don’t know” or something else that doesn’t explain where you want to be in the future.
- Be a little serious/focused while answering this question to show that you care about your future.
- Try to keep it realistic, not too flashy or completely un-planned.
8. How do You Handle Stress or Pressure?
Stress happens to everyone at work. So, through this question, they want to know, how you stay calm and get things done.
The best way to answer this is by sharing about a simple plan or method you use to reduce stress and stay calm in pressurized situations.
What to Include in Your Answer:
- A trick or method you use to stay calm and productive even in challenging situations. (like making a list of tasks to do or taking a short break)
- A short story of how you handled stress before.
Tips to Help You:
- Show them that stress doesn’t stop you from getting things done.
- Don’t say “I never get stressed”, because stress is a part of work and everyone gets stressed. If you’re not stressed, then either, you’re not being challenged enough or you’re not focused on your job.
9. Do You Prefer Working Alone or in a Team?
When you’re working on a company, you need to work on a team to take it to newer heights. So, being able to work with a team and even alone whenever required is highly important.
The best way to answer this question is to say that you’re good at both; working alone or in a team depending on the task.
What to Include in Your Answer:
- Tell them that you enjoy working with people around you to help and communicate in various topics.
- Mention that you’re good at working alone too with an example if possible.
Tips to Help You:
- Try to match your answer to the job (check if the job requires you to work in a team or alone).
- Show that you’re flexible and easy to work with.
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10. Do You have any Questions for us?
If you’re asked this question, then make sure to ask atleast a question. That question can be about anything related to the company.
This shows that you care about the job and the company. The best thing to ask is, about the job, the team, or how you can succeed in the role.
What to Include in Your Answer:
- You can ask questions like:
- “What does a normal day look like in the office?”
- “What do you like most about working here?”, etc.
Tips to Help You:
- Don’t say “No, I’m good” or “Nothing“. Always ask atleast one question.
- This is your chance to learn more about the job, so use this opportunity properly.
Conclusion
Job interviews don’t have to be scary anymore. Now that you know, how to answer some of the most asked questions in the job interview, you can answer them properly and more confidently.
Remember, just knowing how to answer isn’t enough, you need to practice it well, so that you won’t get confused or fumble while answering the questions in an actual interview.
And keep this in mind, you have all the skills the job needs, so all you need to do is prove them that you have those skills to the interviewers.
