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Tell me about yourself?
Tell me about yourself?
Share your skills and career highlights as a personal and interesting story, showing how you got started, where you are now, and how this role is the next logical chapter.
What interests you about this position?
What interests you about this position?
Get specific about the impact you want to have and how your skills fit well with the company's mission, culture, and role.
Tell me about a time you failed. How did you deal with that situation?
Tell me about a time you failed. How did you deal with that situation?
Share a story of a setback that you quickly recovered from and learned from, demonstrating humility, resilience, and growth.
Describe a time you motivated others. How did you accomplish it?
Describe a time you motivated others. How did you accomplish it?
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Tell me about a time you went through a major change at work. How did you adapt?
Tell me about a time you went through a major change at work. How did you adapt?
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What are your weaknesses?
What are your weaknesses?
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What are your strengths?
What are your strengths?
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Tell me about a time you set a goal for yourself. How did you ensure you achieved it?
Tell me about a time you set a goal for yourself. How did you ensure you achieved it?
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Tell me a time you had to handle multiple projects at once. How did it go?
Tell me a time you had to handle multiple projects at once. How did it go?
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What's an example of a time you disagreed with a boss or colleague? How did it go?
What's an example of a time you disagreed with a boss or colleague? How did it go?
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Any questions for me?
Any questions for me?
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Anything we didn't get to discuss?
Anything we didn't get to discuss?
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Study Notes
Job Interview Common Questions
- Tell me about yourself: Prepare a story highlighting your skills and career highlights relevant to the role.
- What interests you about this position? Research the company and position beforehand. Get specific about the impact you want to have and how your skills fit.
- Tell me about a time you failed: Demonstrate humility, resilience, and growth orientation by sharing a story of a setback you recovered from and learned from.
- Describe a time you motivated others: Highlight your leadership qualities, even if you are not in a leadership position, by sharing a time you were positive, persistent, and persuasive.
- Tell me about a time you went through a major change at work: Emphasize your ability to adapt to change by telling a story of a significant change you adjusted to quickly, bonus if you got others on board, too.
- What are your weaknesses? Be self-aware and avoid cliches like "I care too much." Identify 1 to 2 weaknesses that aren't critical to the role and note how you’ve been working on them.
- What are your strengths? Highlight 2 to 3 strengths that directly relate to the position’s requirements and back them up with memorable stories of success.
- Tell me about a time you set a goal for yourself: Pick an example where you succeeded in a replicable way by setting clear goals, breaking them into small steps, and making progress each day.
- Tell me a time you had to handle multiple projects at once: Emphasize your time management and reliability by sharing an example where you prioritized using a system, delegated effectively, and gave frequent updates.
- What's an example of a time you disagreed with a boss or colleague? Don't badmouth the other person. Choose a time when you communicated professionally and reached a positive resolution.
- Any questions for me? Ask questions that show you’ve researched the company and are focused on success.
- Anything we didn't get to discuss? Don't say no! Use this time to reiterate the 2 to 3 main points you want to communicate during the interview.
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Prepare for your next job interview with this quiz on common interview questions. Learn how to effectively articulate your skills, experiences, and adaptability in various situations. This quiz will help you build confidence and improve your chances of success.
