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How to Prepare for the Top 10 Interview Questions

How to Prepare for the Top 10 Interview Questions

Carole Martin / Monster

Too many job seekers stumble through interviews as if the questions are coming out of left field. But many interview questions are to be expected. Study this list and plan your answers ahead of time so you’ll be ready to deliver them with confidence.

What Are Your Weaknesses?

This is the most dreaded question of all. Handle it by minimizing your weakness and emphasizing your strengths. Stay away from personal qualities and concentrate on professional traits: “I am always working on improving my communication skills to be a more effective presenter. I recently joined Toastmasters, which I find very helpful.”

Why Should We Hire You?

Summarize your experiences: “With five years’ experience working in the financial industry and my proven record of saving the company money, I could make a big difference in your company. I’m confident I would be a great addition to your team.”

Why Do You Want to Work Here?

The interviewer is listening for an answer that indicates you’ve given this some thought and are not sending out resumes just because there is an opening. For example, “I’ve selected key companies whose mission statements are in line with my values, where I know I could be excited about what the company does, and this company is very high on my list of desirable choices.”

What Are Your Goals?

Sometimes it’s best to talk about short-term and intermediate goals rather than locking yourself into the distant future. For example, “My immediate goal is to get a job in a growth-oriented company. My long-term goal will depend on where the company goes. I hope to eventually grow into a position of responsibility.”


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    dilipkumar636

    20 days ago

    4 comments

    i have faced the same questions in an interview. these tips are very helpfull
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    Beto_13

    25 days ago

    2 comments

    I have never in my life faced a career interview like this. Something like this, I gain confidence not only knowing the employer, but finds out who we are in the job, what we are like and what we can do to get the job done. To help ourselves, and the company to grow.
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    ag_nezer23

    28 days ago

    2 comments

    hey these interview tips are good, not only for IT pros but also for various other fields. keep up the good work
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    Shafique

    about 1 month ago

    4 comments

    hey this is the finest way to pass the interview i have got the confidence to face any interview
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    satyendra0502

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    hi i am feeling good . i think i have got a ray in the life towords my carrer in IT.
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    harshcs

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    it has given me a new hope
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    arjuns

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    its very helpful, its really working
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    kvanhorn

    about 1 month ago

    4 comments

    these are very help thanks for the info its seems every person i asked about what they would say to those question there was never a answer
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    dinjac

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    Very basic, would be helpful for the people who start chanelizing their career with 2 or more but people who are searching for jobs in this market recession situation with 5 or more years of experience would need more. so it means you have to analyse and research more. However, you have provided precise information expected by employers, great, would like to encourage more on this article.
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    theamia112

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    These interview questions are really poppening , i mean if you have the answers to these, consider the job yours... This is a great guide, thanx.
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    redskinsss05

    about 1 month ago

    30 comments

    I really, really love these professional interview tips. I would absolutely use them for future job interview. Great! thanks a bunch.
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    DanielJErickson

    about 1 month ago

    6 comments

    While this is a good article, I have found that honesty and self confidence usually win the job!
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    Phoenix5

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    This information is very useful....Thanks a lot
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    RajeevRihal

    about 1 month ago

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    Good one to get this Professional experience to explain ourselves with accuracy.
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    Squeaky

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    Great article! Usually you see questions with out any suggested answers. The pointers made were extremely helpful. Thank you very much!

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