Tell me about yourself.

Purpose: To get an overview of your background and see how you present yourself.

Why do you want to work here?

Purpose: To assess your knowledge of the company and your motivation for applying.

What are your greatest strengths?

Purpose: To understand your key skills and how they align with the job requirements.

What are your weaknesses?

Purpose: To see your self-awareness and willingness to improve.

Why should we hire you?

Purpose: To gauge your confidence and how well you understand the role and company.

Tell me about a challenge or conflict you faced at work and how you dealt with it.

Purpose: To evaluate your problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Purpose: To understand your career goals and see if they align with the company’s
trajectory.

Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership skills.

Purpose: To assess your leadership experience and potential.

How do you handle stress and pressure?

Purpose: To see how well you manage challenging situations.

Can you provide an example of a time when you worked as part of a team?

Purpose: To evaluate your teamwork and collaboration skills.

What do you know about our company?

Purpose: To see your level of interest and research about the company.

What are your salary expectations?

Purpose: To determine if your compensation expectations align with what the company can
offer.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake. How did you handle it?

Purpose: To understand how you handle failures and learn from them.

What motivates you?

Purpose: To see what drives you and if it fits with the company’s culture and the role.

How do you prioritize your work?

Purpose: To assess your organizational and time-management skills.

Tell me about a time you went above and beyond at work.

Purpose: To gauge your level of commitment and work ethic.

How do you handle receiving criticism?

Purpose: To understand your ability to accept feedback and improve.

What is your greatest professional achievement?

Purpose: To learn about your accomplishments and how you measure success.

How do you keep yourself updated with the industry trends?

Purpose: To see if you stay informed about changes and advancements in your field.

Do you have any questions for us?

Purpose: To gauge your interest in the role and company and to see if you’ve thought
critically about the position.

These questions are designed to help employers understand your qualifications,

personality, and fit for the company. Preparing thoughtful and authentic responses to these
questions can significantly enhance your chances of success in an interview.