Interview questions to help you practise English

Here are some common questions in English that may come up in an interview. It’s useful to read
over these questions and prepare different answers for each question so you don’t get caught off
guard on the day of your interview. It’s always useful to be prepared.

 Tell me about your past experience?

 What are your biggest strengths?
 What are your biggest weaknesses?
 Where do you see yourself in five years?
 Do you prefer working alone or working as part of a team?
 Can you tell me about yourself?
 What is your biggest professional achievement?
 What do you know about the company?
 Why do you want this job?
 Why should we hire you?
 How did you hear about this position?
 Why are you leaving/why have you left your previous job?
 How do you handle pressure?
 How do you like to be managed?
 How do you normally organise your time?
 What’s your dream job?
 Do you have any other interviews line up?
 What type of work environment do you prefer?
 What are you looking for in this position?
 Tell me about a time you’ve solved a problem
 Tell me about a time you’ve shown leadership
 Tell me about a time that you have led a project

You don’t have to write long answers for each of these questions but it would help for you to write
some notes and maybe practise in front of the mirror or with a friend or teacher.

Issues in the workplace

Employers like to ask questions about any issues you have had in the workplace because they want
to know how you would handle said issues. It’s ok if you have had an issue, it’s normal that these
things happen and come up, what is important is that you handled the issue calmly and
professionally.

 If you had a problem at work how would you handle it?

 If you were being bullied what steps would you take?
 If you didn’t get along with one of your coworkers, what would you do to resolve the issue?
 Tell me about a time you have had to talk to a member of HR
 Tell me about a time you have had a problem with another member of staff
 Tell me about a time that you have had a problem with your boss

School and education

This is even more important if you’ve recently graduated and don’t have much actual work
experience. The more time that passes between when you graduated and when your interview takes
place the less important these questions will become.

 Tell me about your university course

 What was the biggest problem you faced while studying at University?
 What achievement were you most proud with in University?
 What was your favourite subject at school?
 Who was your favourite teacher at school and why?