Common Job Interview Questions

Here are 25 common interview questions that are perfect for every role. Select the best ones for your next
interview. Included in this pack is a template of how you can keep track of answers to these questions
during the interview.

1. Tell me a bit about yourself.

2. What do you know about {{insert company name}}?
3. Why are you interested in working with us?
4. What are your strengths?
5. What are your weaknesses?
6. What is your greatest accomplishment?
7. When did you have to overcome a difficult situation in the workplace? What did you do to
overcome it?
8. What was the best part of your last job?
9. What was the worst part of your last job?
10. Why are you leaving your current job?
11. Where do you see yourself in five years?
12. How do you respond to a high-pressure situation?
13. Describe what a typical Saturday looks like for you?
14. How would you describe your work style?
15. What are your salary expectations?
16. What are the most important things you’re looking for in your next job?
17. What kind of work environment do you like best?
18. How would you describe your leadership style?
19. Tell me about a time when you disagreed with a decision. What did you do?
20. How would your previous coworkers describe you?
21. What do you like to do in your free time?
22. Why were you fired?
23. Why is there a gap in your employment?
24. Can you explain why you changed your career paths?
25. Tell me about a time when you failed.
26. How do you prioritize your work?
27. Is there anything we should know about you that’s not on your resume?
28. What can you bring to the table?
29. Tell me about a time when you made a mistake.
30. Do you have any questions for me?
31.

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Interview Questions
Role:
Candidate Name:
Date:

Questions:

Notes:

Score: /10
Potential for Employment:
❏ Yes
❏ No
❏ Maybe

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