Top 10 Job Interview Questions and Best Answers in 2022

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Interview Questions and Answers to Prepare You for a Job Interview Process.

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Are there any words more terrifying than Tell us an intriguing fact about yourself? Icebreakers like this are the worst, the ones that put you on the spot and challenge you to be the most fantastically intriguing and cool person possible in 0.2 seconds flat.

Job interviews are rather stressful, aren’t they?

You have to arrive on time, and appear self-confident, knowledgeable, and friendly at the same time, while you may be feeling extremely nervous inside. If the interview is conducted in a foreign language, it may become even more nerve-wracking.

  • What do you do?
  • Why would you like to work for us?
  • Can you describe your main duties and responsibilities?

The questions keep coming and you have no time to give a well-thought-out answer.

In the following article, you will find some typical common questions that may be asked during the hiring process, and you will also see some possible answers to help you prepare for this important occasion.

We don’t want you to worry about using correct English, do we? We want you to ace the interview! So, instead of framing your answer around what qualities and skills make you best for the position, your answer should group your qualifications by your past jobs and tell your career story.

How to answer interview questions?

Most Common Interview Questions and Sample Answers in 2022 

1. How would you describe yourself?

(Also: What are your strengths / positive traits? Why should we hire you?)

(creative questions)

  • I consider myself hardworking / reliable / dependable / helpful / outgoing / organised / honest/ cooperative.
  • I’m a team-player / an experienced team-leader / a seasoned (experienced) professional / a dedicated worker.
  • I’m good at  dealing with people / handling stress.
  • I pay attention to details.
  • I understand my customers’ needs.
  • I learn quickly and take pride in my work.
  • I love challenges and getting the job done.

2. What kind of qualifications do you have?

(creative questions)

  • I graduated in IT from the University of London.
  • I hold a master’s degree (MA) / a bachelor’s degree (BA) in Modern Languages from the University of New York.
  • I took a one-year accounting training program at Oxford College.
  • I haven’t done any formal training for this job, but I have worked in similar positions and have ten years of experience in this field.

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3. Why did you leave your last job?

(Tricky question)

  • I was laid off / made redundant, because the company relocated / downsized / needed to cut costs
  • I resigned from my previous position, because I didn’t have enough room to grow with my employers.
  • I wanted to focus on finding a job that is nearer to home / that represents new challenges / where I can grow professionally / that helps me advance my career.

4. What do you do in your current role?

(creative questions)

  • I’m responsible for the day-to-day running of the business / for recording and conveying messages to the departments.
  • I ensure that a high standard of customer care is maintained.
  • I liaise with the Business Development and Business Services Units.
  • I deal with incoming calls and correspond with clients via e-mails.
  • I’m in charge of the high-priority accounts.

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5. What relevant experience do you have?

(It might be a good idea to revise Present Perfect Simple and Continuous to talk about experiences you’ve had/ actions that you started in the past and are still in progress.)

  • I have worked as a Sales Representative for several years.
  • I have good organizational skills as I have worked as an Event Organizer / Personal Assistant for the last six years.
  • I have great people skills: I’ve been working in Customer Service and been dealing with complaints for five years.

6. What was your career path?

“So when I graduated, I found a job in sales for a consumer healthcare products company, where I drew on my teaching experience and learned even more about tailoring your message and explaining complex health concepts to people without a science background.

7. Why would you like to work for us?

(Tricky question, right?)

  • I would like to put into practice what I learned at university.
  • I would like to make use of the experience I have gained in the past ten years.
  • I believe that your company will allow me to grow both professionally and as a person.
  • I’ve always been interested in E-Commerce / Marketing / Computer Programming and your company excels (is one of the best) in this field.

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8. What are your weaknesses / negative traits?

(Another Tricky question)

  • I’m a perfectionist and I may be too hard on myself or my co-workers sometimes.
  • I might need to learn to be more flexible when things are not going according to plan. This is something I’m working on at the moment.
  • I occasionally focus on details instead of looking at the bigger picture. I’m learning how to focus on the overall progress as well.

9. When can you commence employment with us?

(When can you start work?) (Common interview Questions)

  • I will be available for work in January, next year.
  • I can start immediately.
  • I have to give three weeks’ notice to my current employer, so the earliest I can start is the first of February.

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10. Do you have any questions?

(Tricky question)

  • What would be the first project I’d be working on if I was offered the job?
  • Who would I report to? Who would I be working closely with?
  • Are there any benefits your company offers its employees?
  • When will I get an answer? How soon can I start?
answers for job interviews tell me about yourself

44 Additional most common job interview questions and sample answers

(Behavioral interview questions)

  1. How did you get started in this industry?
  2. Who were your mentors?
  3. Where did you go to school?
  4. Why do you want a career in this industry?
  5. Why should we hire YOU?
  6. What can you offer our company?
  7. What are your strengths?
  8. What are your weaknesses?
  9. What is the biggest accomplishment in your career?
  10. Tell me about a time when you had to lead someone else.
  11. Tell me about a situation where you had to solve a problem that nobody else could figure out.
  12. Tell me about a conflict you’ve ever had at work. What did you do to resolve it?
  13. What did you learn from it? What advice would you give to someone starting out in your role?
  14. What advice would you like to pass along to others?
  15. Tell me about a mistake you made.
  16. Why did you leave your last job?
  17. What was your last salary?
  18. What do you dislike most about your job?
  19. What do you want in a new role?
  20. What kind of work environment do you enjoy?
  21. How would you describe your work style?
  22. How do you manage stress at work?
  23. How do you handle the pressure?
  24. How do you communicate effectively with others?
  25. How do you organize your workload?
  26. How do you plan ahead?
  27. How do you prioritize tasks?
  28. How do you keep motivated?
  29. What are your goals?
  30. What are your passions?
  31. What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
  32. Do you have any hobbies? What are your interests? What do you like doing for fun?
  33. What are your career goals?
  34. Where do you see yourself in five years?
  35. What kind of company culture do you want?
  36. What skills do you want to acquire?
  37. What’s something you wish someone had told you earlier?
  38. What do you want us to know that isn’t on your resume?
  39. What are the top three things you look for in an employer?
  40. What would your dream job be?
  41. How would you describe yourself?
  42. what are your salary expectations?
  43. What is your salary history?
  44. What is the salary range you would like to get?

What is your career goal?

Your career goals should be based on what you love, not just what pays the bills.

Tipp: 1. Write down your goals on a piece of paper or in a notebook. 2. Now write down what you think you should do to achieve those goals. 3. Compare them and see where there is overlap. 4. Then work backward from the overlap and figure out what you need to do first. 5. Once you have figured out what you need to accomplish, set small milestones along the way. 6. Finally, take action by writing down what needs to be done. 7. You’ll be surprised at how much progress you can make when you put your mind to it!

Summary

Searching for a job isn’t a simple task to do. Almost everybody who has experienced searching for a job can testify that it is a dog-eat-dog world out there. If you wish to land your dream job, you should be ready in every aspect possible.

A job interview with a potential employer can either make or break your chances of landing the job of your dreams. Knowing the basic questions for interviews may help you a lot in getting a job. The first thing that the future employer will see whenever you step in for an interview is yourself.

They won’t instantly see that you’re intellectual, a good speaker, or a very charming person. That is why you need to prepare yourself physically. Always keep in mind that first impressions last, and sometimes, the first impression can be a ladder or a stumbling block to your budding career.

Always try to dress the part that you want to play. Just as much as possible, try not to wear jeans whenever you show up for an interview. Giving off a clean and fresh look never fails to impress potential employers. The next thing that you’ll have to prepare is your mind.

If you’re already scheduled for an interview, it’d be foolish for you to have a night out the day before your scheduled interview. Try to get some rest in order that you’ll wake up feeling fresh and rejuvenated. Having a good night’s sleep won’t only make your brain feel energized, it may also help you be alert.

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Taking about seven or 8 hours of sleep before the day of the interview will greatly help you in replying to the questions thrown at you by the interviewer. It may also help you in formulating questions for interviews. It is always a good thing to have a clear head wherever you might go.

Before you go to an interview, you should at least have a mental list in your mind of what questions you can ask your potential employers. You can try asking about their history, background, operations, etc. Try not to ask very touchy or very sensitive questions like salary, benefits, etc. The questions that you should ask should be in favor of the company.

Never ask questions for interviews that would make you appear rebellious or hesitant about the company’s values, mission and vision. Keep in mind that asking the right questions for interviews will certainly increase your chances of getting the job that you’re aspiring for.

I hope you have found the above examples useful. Now it’s time to memorize the ones that you like and use them when needed. You’ll sound much more fluent this way. You can ask for help in the comment area below.


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deepika
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6 years ago

I am really thankful to the blog owner for helping us by giving valuable inputs in the form of interview Q & A. Such a nice post, it will be very helpful to crack an interview. I got so much information through your blog, keep sharing this type of information. thanks for sharing!!!

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6 years ago

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renuka
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6 years ago

I think that if one is aware about the interview questions, then it helps in interview preparation. The chances of cracking the interview also increase. So, here is one blog that you can refer for most popularly asked interview questions.

pranit
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6 years ago

Thanks a lot for this valuable insight, Good article!
Among several interview questions, this is one such tricky one and you need to be wise in your outlook. Thus explaining wisely is very important when you go for next interview and asked by an interviewer. Now i have got an idea on how to answer this question, thanks a lot!

deepika
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6 years ago

While preparing for interviews, I was looking for a list of popular interview questions and answers to them. That’s when I came across this blog that served my purpose. Thanks to the writer of this blog.

Ritesh Sharma
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6 years ago

Great Insight!!
Thank you for this informative post, as i have been looking for this kind of information because in next week my interview is coming up and i haven’t had any clue about HR round so clear all my doubts regarding this topic.Kudos to this article.

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5 years ago

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5 years ago

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5 years ago

More useful language content for those who study English as a second language. Sincere students may learn, especially from India, how to use language diplomatically. Most of the teaching centres teach under the concept of Soft skills and resource persons are from Management background not from language background. That’s why Indian students are lacking in using polite expression and they read everything for examination purpose. As a teacher, I observed it umpteenth time. I am very much impressed the way you have presented the material.

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5 years ago

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Angela White
Angela White
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5 years ago

Preparing for an interview is a hectic task. One do not understand what to prepare and what not! This blog is the perfect solution for people who are confused regarding their interview. These are the questions that almost every company asks. Moreover, there are various online quizzes available on the Internet that are perfect for enhancing your subject knowledge. In fact, if you are a blogger or a business, you can also create such quizzes using a quiz builder like ProProfs Quiz maker to generate leads. A well-written article!

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5 years ago

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5 years ago

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Peter
Peter
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4 years ago

Good article. Though I think many employers will also give you an English test, especially if it’s not your first language. For example something like this English comprehension test: https://www.testdome.com/tests/english-comprehension-test/131

At lest to test the level of English required for the job.

Joshna Ravada
Joshna Ravada
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3 years ago

Nice post and good questions and answers given to prepare for job interview. Thanks for sharing.

Eaglesight
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1 year ago

I didn’t go to every detail yet, but I can already see the blog is VERY helpful
Thanks a million.