Top Interview Questions Every Candidate Must Prepare

Research and preparation for the interview often determine your chances of making it to the final step. Here are the most common questions every candidate must prepare for before appearing in an interview.
Want to increase your chances of getting that dream job? The solution is pretty simple, prep it up! Although there is no set flow or format for a job interview to follow; there are a set of questions that are guaranteed to crop up.


Here is the list of the most common interview questions that you must be prepared to answer during an interview session:-

1) “Tell me about yourself”
This is usually the opening question and as first impression is the key, develop a 60 to 90 seconds personal branding statement that touches your work history, your qualifications, briefly highlighting your credentials and accomplishments. Practice the order in which you are going to put things together. However don’t make it sound as if you have just mugged up a speech. Don’t go into too much detail – your interviewer will probably take notes and ask you to expand on any areas where they’d like more information. If you are going for sales/client facing job for example, project yourself to be more than just a capable communicator.

2) “What are your greatest strengths”
For this particular question, make sure to provide tangible skills. Don’t waste your time or the employer’s with, “I’m really a great team player,” or “I have excellent communication skills.” Instead, describe your ability to bring new clients on board or talk about your knack for increasing sales, even in highly competitive markets. If you’re not sure where to start, take a look at the job description. There is usually a section listing candidate requirements, which should give you an idea of what they are looking for.

3) “Tell me about your weaknesses”
Indeed the most dreaded question- no need to pour your heart out in front of the interview panel- talk about something that you have made positive and show how it has worked to your benefit. Example: “There was a time when I was a bit impatient with team members who weren’t able to complete their work within stipulated timeframe. Over the years, I have realised that my personal standards are different from my colleagues/team members and it is no longer an issue for me.” Remember, you don’t have to mention your every quirk, tic, or foible. That would just cost you the golden opportunity.

4) Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
Put across both your short-term and long-term goals. Talk about the kind of job you’d eventually like to do and how you are going to get to that level, relating this in some way back to the position you’re interviewing for. Bring out your ambitious side and show the employer that you have the determination to make the most of every job you have to get where you want to be.

5) Why do you want to work here?
Now you have to carefully answer this one! And never utter the phrase “I just need a job. The employer expects an answer that indicates you’ve given this some thought. Prep up for such questions beforehand, have a good inside knowledge of the company’s values, mission statement, development plans and products. Use this information to describe how your goals and ambition matches their company ethos and how you would relish the opportunity to work for them.

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