Mastering Common Interview Questions

Introduction

• Be prepared with authentic answers

1. The Who and What of the Interview

• Understand who is conducting the interview
• Understand how the industry and role impact the interview
• Understand the three main types of interview questions

2. Common Question 1

• How to respond to: Tell me about your strengths
• Example interviews: Tell me about your strengths

3. Common Question 2

• How to respond to: Tell me about your weaknesses
• Example interviews: Tell me about your weaknesses

4. Common Question 3

• How to respond to: Why are you interested in our company?
• Example interviews: Why are you interested in our company?

5. Common Question 4

• How to respond to: Why did you leave your previous company?
• Example interviews: Why did you leave your previous company?

6. Common Question 5

• How to respond to: What would you like to accomplish in the first 90 days?
• Example interviews: What would you like to accomplish in the first 90 days?

7. Common Question 6

• How to respond to: When have you gone above and beyond at work?
• Example interviews: When have you gone above and beyond at work?

8. Common Question 7

• How to respond to: Tell me how you handled a difficult situation
• Example interviews: Tell me how you handled a difficult situation

9. Common Question 8

• How to respond to: How did you handle a disagreement with your boss?
• Example interviews: How did you handle a disagreement with your boss?

10. Common Question 9

• How to respond to: What makes you interesting?
• Example interviews: What makes you interesting?

Conclusion

• Prepare questions to determine if the role is a fit for you