How to answer ‘Common

questions’?
Tell me about yourself?
Tell me about yourself?
Present (why you chose your major,)

Past (your work experiences, skills,)

Future (Where do you see yourself in the

company if hired)
Example:
Thank you for inviting me to be interviewed today. I am interested in (field/career). I am
conscientious and detailed oriented. I am a great match for the position as my experience have
given me numerous skillset.
My position as a _______ has strengthened my ability to work with people from different
departments. My core strength is the ability to adapt to any new environment for example…..
Therefore my study and work experiences match the essential criteria you have listed and I can
see myself contributing to your company as a ___________.
What is your strength?
 What is your strength?
Describe the skills and experience that you have which
directly relate to the job you are applying for.
Sample:
I have an extremely strong work ethic. When I'm
working on a project, not only do I meet deadlines.
Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of
schedule. By being organized and disciplined.
What is your weakness?
Give solutions/actions to that weakness by giving an example
Turn a negative into a positive

Sample:
When I was promoted to senior sales in my previous job, I had to
improve my oral English skill, since many of our clients are from
Europe. I’d end up losing a lot of sales because I couldn’t
effectively communicate with them. I decided that I needed to deal
with the issue, so I enrolled in an evening English class. I learned
how to practice my pronunciation and expanded my vocabulary.
Although I am still studying, I can communicate with many more
clients
Pick a weakness that is not essential to the position
If you’re applying for a job as a marketer, there’s a good
chance you won’t be involved in the financial side of the
company’s or department’s operations.
Sample:
“I’ve always been on the creative side of things, so I
haven’t had much experience working with finance or
budgets, so I’d say that’s my weakness. However, I’m a
quick learner, and I believe I could pick up the basics of
budgeting if I ever needed to for my job.”
What was the last book that you have read?
 What was the last book that you have
read?

Be honest and don’t lie

Tell why you have not read one lately
Maybe you prefer to read other forms of media