Top 10 Interview Questions. Other possible interview questions. Random Interview questions

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1 Top 10 Interview Questions 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. What are your Strengths/weaknesses? 3. Why should we hire you? 4. What major challenges and problems did you face in your last job and how did you handle them? 5. What do you know about our company? 6. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 7. What s your dream job? 8. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations? 9. What kind of training or qualifications do you have? 10. Do you have any questions? Other possible interview questions 1. What are your salary requirements? 2. What type of work environment do you prefer? 3. What are you looking for in a new position? 4. Why are you leaving your current job? Why did you leave your last job? 5. What is your greatest professional achievement? Random Interview questions 1. If you were an animal, what would you be? 2. How many tennis balls can you fit into a limousine? 3. If you were on an island and could only bring three things, what would you bring? 4. If you were 80 years old, what would you tell your children? 5. If you were a pizza delivery person, how would you benefit from scissors? These above interview questions are meant to throw you off and give an opportunity for the interviewer to see how well you can adapt and think on your feet. There is really no way to prepare for these kinds of questions, as they are so random. However, always remember to stay calm and composed. They are often quite comical, so try and answer in that manner.

2 Top 10 Interview Questions & tips on how to Answer 1. Tell me about yourself. This question seems simple, so many people fail to prepare for it, but it's crucial. Here's what to think about when coming up with your answer: Don't give your complete employment (or personal) history. Instead give a pitch one that s concise and compelling and that shows exactly why you re the right fit for the job. Start off with the 2-3 specific accomplishments or experiences that you most want the interviewer to know about and then wrap up talking about how that prior experience has positioned you for this specific role. 2. What are your Strengths/weaknesses? Talking about your strengths is a tricky one. You do not want to come across as an ego driven personality when answering about your strengths. You also don t want to sound boastful and give a wrong impression about yourself. Interviewers know that questions about strengths and weaknesses are difficult for the candidates as it put them on the spot. Often they want to see if you can keep your composure while you assess your professional strengths. They d want to see if you have self-awareness Your answer should be grounded on real self-assessment, if you want it to be genuine. Examples of strengths: Adaptive to change: If you re not only good in adjusting to changes but can also lead a change, it is even a better strength. Communication skills: having verbal and written interpersonal skills, people oriented person, friendly, loyal to friends, team player, cooperating, listener, respectful, honest, empathetic, flexible, tolerant, caring and ready to help and always go the extra mile to help out. Self-motivated and learning agility: a headstrong personality. Someone who s not only intelligent but loves to learn new things and to be challenged a determined personality, a quick learner that has high level of energy. Weakness Don t try to convince them that you don t have one. Some employers may think you are arrogant for not being able to see any faults in yourself. If they think that you are dishonest and lack integrity it is even worse. State a true weakness! We all have faults. No one is perfect, and you shouldn t pretend to be a perfect person. You are even expected to have personal insight into some weaknesses in order to fix them. If you give considerable thought to your greatest weaknesses you d most probably find some.

3 Examples of weaknesses: Select a neutral weakness carefully Something that is not critical to the job. Then, tell [the interviewer] what you are doing to overcome it. This shows not only that you are honest, but someone who can identify areas for improvement and that you are actively seeking ways to develop yourself. In addition, it wouldn t be wise to adopt the famous advice of speaking about a strength as a weakness. Interviewers know these ready-made answers and do not like them. He can insist that you are talking about a strength and will ask you to give another example. 3. Why should we hire you? Companies want to hire people who are passionate about the job, so you should have a great answer about why you want the position. (And if you don't? You probably should apply elsewhere). First, identify a couple of key factors that make the role a great fit for you (e.g., I love customer support because I love the constant human interaction and the satisfaction that comes from helping someone solve a problem"), then share why you love the company (e.g., I ve always been passionate about education, and I think you guys are doing great things, so I want to be a part of it ). 4. What major challenges and problems did you face in your last job and how did you handle them? In asking this question, your interviewer wants to get a sense of how you will respond to conflict. Anyone can seem nice and pleasant in a job interview, but what will happen if you re hired and Gladys in Compliance starts getting in your face? Be sure to focus on how you handled the situation professionally and productively, and ideally closing with a happy ending, like how you came to a resolution or compromise. 5. What do you know about our company? Any candidate can read and regurgitate the company s About page. So, when interviewers ask this, they aren't necessarily trying to gauge whether you understand the mission they want to know whether you care about it. Start with one line that shows you understand the company's goals, using a couple key words and phrases from the website, but then go on to make it personal. Say, I m personally drawn to this mission because or I really believe in this approach because and share a personal example or two.

4 6. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? If asked this question, be honest and specific about your future goals, but consider this: A hiring manager wants to know: a) if you've set realistic expectations for your career, b) if you have ambition (a.k.a., this interview isn't the first time you're considering the question), and c) if the position aligns with your goals and growth. Your best bet is to think realistically about where this position could take you and answer along those lines. And if the position isn t necessarily a oneway ticket to your aspirations, it s OK to say that you re not quite sure what the future holds, but that you see this experience playing an important role in helping you make that decision. 7. What s your dream job? The interviewer wants to uncover whether this position is really in line with your ultimate career goals. While an NBA star might get you a few laughs, a better bet is to talk about your goals and ambitions and why this job will get you closer to them. 8. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations? Choose an answer that shows that you can meet a stressful situation head-on in a productive, positive manner and let nothing stop you from accomplishing your goals. A great approach is to talk through your go-to stress-reduction tactics (making the world's greatest to-do list, stopping to take 10 deep breaths), and then share an example of a stressful situation you navigated with ease. 9. What kind of training or qualifications do you have? The interviewer is trying to find out what school credentials you have. If you have no formal school qualifications but have a lot of experience, you might say: I didn't get formal school training for this job, but I have (number) of years of experience in the field. I'm willing to learn new skills or go to school to get further training if I am offered the job. I learn quickly and I like to keep upgrading my skills. If you have just completed a training course, but have little work experience, you might say: I took a one year training program in (name of program) at (name of school), which is related to the job I'm applying for. I look forward to working in the field and putting into practice what I learned. I don't have a lot of work experience in this area, but I learn quickly. I know you will be happy with my work. 10. Do you have any questions? This is the one opportunity in the interview where you get to ask questions, so take advantage of it! You can ask questions about salary, benefits, vacation, start date, if there are any

5 opportunities for skills training, when they expect to do the final hiring, etc. Make sure you have a couple questions for your interviewers. It helps to show that you have a mind of your own and are able to use it. Other Possible Interview Questions & tips on how to Answer 1. What are your salary requirements? Start by being very patient. When interviewing for a new position, do your best not to bring up compensation until the employer makes you an offer. If you're asked what your salary requirements are, say that they are open based upon the position and the overall compensation package. Or tell the employer you'd like to know more about the responsibilities and the challenges of the job prior to discussing salary. Another option is to give the employer a salary range based upon the salary research you've done up front. Once you've received the offer you don't need to accept (or reject) it right away. A simple "I need to think it over" can get you an increase in the original offer. 2. What type of work environment do you prefer? When you are asked about work environments, your best bet is to say you're flexible because, at this stage in the interview process, you don't know what it will be like working for the company. I can be flexible when it comes to my work environment. What is the environment in the Engineering department here at RRS, Inc. Once they've described the work environment, include key phrases they've used when you describe your preferred work environment. The future of employment will require you to be more flexible. Split-shifts, weekends and evenings and sometimes working from home will be a necessity. 3. What are you looking for in a new position? One of the interview questions you may be asked is what you are looking for in your next job. The interviewer wants to know whether your goals are a match for company s needs. Prepare to respond by comparing your interests and goals to the requirements listed in the job posting. That way, you can offer a personal response specifically tailored to the job for which you're applying. I'm looking for a position where I can have the opportunity to successfully use my skills. I want to be able to provide a company with the best possible work. 4. Why are you leaving your current job? Why did you leave your last job? Prepare answers to typical job interview questions, like this one, in advance. Practice your responses so you sound positive, and clear, about your circumstances and your goals for the future.

6 I quit my job because my supervisor retired. I felt that after many years of working in the office that it was time for a change and this seem like the ideal time to move on. I resigned to focus on finding a job that is closer to home and will use my skills and experience in a different capacity. I don't have room to grow with my current employer and I'm ready to move on to a new challenge. I'm looking for a new challenge and to grow my career and I couldn't job hunt part time while working. 5. What is your greatest professional achievement? The best way to respond is to give an example of something you accomplished that is directly related to the job you are interviewing for. Review your resume and review the job posting. Find the best match and use that to show how what you accomplished will be beneficial to the company you are interviewing with.