Common interview questions employers ask in an interview to candidates.A simple guide to answer the most common interview questions employers ask the employees.

Interviews can be one of the challenging parts of trying to get a new job. When you’re selling yourself and your skillset, you need to have just the right answer for everything. You will get obvious questions like ‘why do you want to work for our team?’ to weird and wacky queries like ‘if you were an animal, what would you like to be?’ You should have a head start with the best answers. When you are not sure what interview questions you will get asked, it can be strenuous for you to get prepared.

Luckily, many recruiters ask the same or similar questions.

If you have an interview coming up, you can prepare by drafting responses to some of the most common questions. Read our tips from top interview experts and be more prepared at your interview than anyone else.

• Tell me about yourself?

Almost every interview will begin with this seemingly simple question, which is an ice breaker that meant to get you speaking. It’s an opportunity to introduce yourself. While you may get tempted to provide the interviewer with every detail about your professional and personal life, many aren’t looking for such a long-winded answer. They want to know whether your personality is a perfect fit for their company and see that you can handle the job. So keep your introduction precise and to the point. It’s not the time to recite your resume. Have a quick recap of who you are in a professional sense. Highlight what you’re most proud of, what suits the position best or what makes you right for the job. Your answer should focus on your professional experience and interests, and anything that shows you are the right candidate for the role.

• Why are you interested in this job?

Are you passionate about working for this organisation or are you just desperate for a job? The answer might be the latter, but it isn’t what most recruiters want to hear. They want to know that you are really interested in their industry and the firm. They want to see that you did fine research and you know about them and the role. It not only portrays that you are interested in the role but also speaks volumes about your professionalism and preparation.

• What are your greatest strengths?

It seems like an easy question as you know what you are good at, right? But be careful. Go through the job description carefully, and make sure whatever you say matches up with the way they have described the job role. Are they looking for candidates who are team players with leadership skills? Then, you should talk about your communication skills and public speaking. If you are anxious about coming across as cocky or arrogant, but the words in someone else’s mouth by telling them what people from your previous company have said about you. Another excellent tip is to use clear, measurable performances to back up you what you say – just ensure to have a relatable anecdote ready.

• What are your biggest weaknesses?

If you overshare here, you will potentially turn off a recruiter. Or else, if you say “I have no weaknesses, I’m perfect,” they will think you are a liar or completely lacking in self-awareness. So, what do you do?

Think about an actual weakness. But make sure you go with something that is not an essential requirement for the job. Explain to them how you became aware of it and are working on improving upon it. It shows that you are reflective, willing to learn, and striving to get better.

• Where do you see yourself within the next five years?

Job hopping is normal, and most employers know that people, especially young, ambitious people, are always looking for opportunities. You don’t, therefore, have to pretend that you’ll still be there in five years. Instead, tie in a dream job, ideally one at that company you can work towards with your passions, interests, and experience. It shows employers that you’re ambitious, driven, and looking for professional growth.

Every interview is different, but if you master these questions, you’ll get prepared to knock these cornerstone questions out of the park. Sometimes, a few exceptional answers are all you need to convince a recruiter that you are the one.

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