20 most common interview questions

How to get hired by nailing the 20 most common interview questions

employers ask.

1. Tell me about yourself

2. What do you know about the organization?

• The establishment of the company e.g., established in 1999
• What does the company do e.g., tourism, develop mechanical
products
• It is a reputable company.

3. Why do you want to work for us?

• Training
• Stability
• Growth

4. What can you bring to the company?

• Positive mind set and attitude
• Innovative suggestions
• Maturity (number of experiences)
• Stability and organizational skills

5. What are your weaknesses? *Your weaknesses must be a helpful thing for the company
• OCD- obsessive compulsive disorder (loves to clean)
• Hyperactive (can do many tasks at once / multitasking)
6. What are your strengths?
• Punctual (never late)
• Vocal (very talkative)
• Positive

7. Why is there a gap in your work history?

• My previous job was contract based and my contract ended
• Personal reasons e.g., a death in the family, pregnancy, moved to
another city. (Do not mention the personal reason)

8. What challenges are you looking for in a position?

• Different cultures
• Challenge my skills and capabilities

9.What would an excellent performance look like in this role?

• Attire (appropriate clothing)
• Punctuality
• Speech
• Willing to learn
• Helpfulness and responsibility
• Initiative

10. Tell me an achievement you are proud of?

• Driver’s license
• Courage to travel the world
• Open my own business
• Achieve a certificate in customer care

11. Why should we hire you?

• My skills match the requirements
• Growing my experience and skills
• Transfer my skills to this position
12. What can you do for us that the other candidates can’t do?
• Multi-task
• New ideas
• Honesty
• Trustworthy
• Responsible

13. What would you do in the first month of the job?

• Learn the basics
• Learn the new systems
• Develop new filing system
• Proposal for the betterment of the company
• Understanding the needs of the business
• Collect my required duties

14. What kind of environment do you like best?

• Mutual respectful environment
• Under-pressure or challenging environment
• Fair environment
• Positive and open minded environment

15. What is your dream job? *Be honest but relate to the job you are applying for

16. What motivates you?

• The economy
(any relevant answer)
17. If you were an animal what would you be?
*Think carefully about the job you are applying for

*Relate the answer to the job position

*Be prepared to answer why you chose that animal

*Your reason must relate to the job and how you can help the company

• “I would be a dog because I love being around other people.

Much like a dog, I’m happiest when I get to engage with
groups, and I enjoy supporting those around me.”

• “I would be a dolphin because I love communicating with

others and working as a team.”

• “I would be an elephant because they’re strong, and great

leaders. Elephants usually stay in small groups, but they’re
extremely loyal to those around them.”

• “A horse is the type of animal I would be because I’m

focused, and able to work independently or in a group.”

• “If I could be any animal, I would be a monkey because

monkeys are intelligent and great problem-solvers.”

• “I would be a beaver because I’m an extremely hard-

worker, and I’m always dedicated to doing the job right.”

• “If I were an animal, I would be an eagle because of the

strength, agility, and leadership qualities the eagle has. I
pay close attention to everything around me, and I am
patient when waiting for an opportunity.”

• “I would be an elk because I’m quick to scope out the

competition and I’m loyal to my team.”
18. Describe your character in 30 words?
• Dependable: I am a dependable who is great at time management…
• Flexible: I am flexible with my working hours…
• Innovative: I am always coming up with innovative ideas such as …
• Inspirational: I was told that I am an inspirational coach and mentor..

19. What are your salary expectations?

• Match or better your previous salary
• Based on the advert: say between x and x

20.Do you have any questions for us?

• Do not ask about holidays
• Do not ask about benefits
• Do not ask if you got the job
• Ask about the working hours
• Ask about the company

All the best on your interview

Stay positive!!!