Are you anxious about your upcoming interview for your dream job? If yes then you are at the right place! Research, practice and preparation are very important aspects to focus on when preparing for the interview. This article will help you find most commonly asked job interview questions and how to answer them perfectly. We have gone through thousands of interview reviews and analyzed some vital questions that recruiters ask their potential employees.
Top questions for interviews are:
1) Tell me about yourself?
Your interviewer will most likely want to know you first. Remember your interviewer already knows about you through your CV, LinkedIn profile and Google, so don’t fabricate the truth. The best way to answer this question is:
- Begin by discussing your current situation briefly
- Highlight your key points throughout your journey
- Connect the job role to your interests and expertise.
2) What makes you unique?
Recruiters interview numerous applicants for the position you are applying so its important that you show them what makes you stand out from the others. You can do that by including the following in your answer:- Your key skills and how they will help you be the perfect fit for the job.
- Highlight your professional certifications.
- Mention your key achievements.
3) Why did you apply for this specific role?
Here the recruiters want to see if you have complete and accurate information about the role you have applied for. Connect your reasoning to your background and skills to impress the hiring manager.
4) What are your greatest strengths?
Here you can talk about your technical skills, soft skills and competencies. Mention your skills and relate them back to your previous work experience or the job you are applying for. Whatever you do don’t give in to the temptation to lie and exaggerate the truth, the hiring manager may catch you then and there finishing all your chances of being selected.
5) What are your weaknesses?
This question needs to be answered politically. Answering honestly shows the recruiters that you are aware of your shortcomings and are working on it.
Pro Tip!
Before the interview ensure:
- You have complete knowledge about the company you are applying in and the role you have applied for.
- That you have practiced in front of the mirror and answered all potential questions that could be asked by the recruiters.
- Dress formally and be confident!
