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# Job Interview Common Questions with A+ Answers ## Tell me about yourself **Tip:** Decide in advance which of your skills and career highlights best fit the role. **Answer:** Share those as a personal and interesting story, showing how you got started, where you are now, and how this role is the...

# Job Interview Common Questions with A+ Answers ## Tell me about yourself **Tip:** Decide in advance which of your skills and career highlights best fit the role. **Answer:** Share those 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? **Tip:** Research the company and position beforehand to find specific things you like around mission, culture, customers, and the role. **Answer:** Get specific about the impact you want to have and how your skills fit well. ## Tell me about a time you failed. How did you deal with that situation? **Tip:** Demonstrate that you are humble, resilient, and growth-oriented. **Answer:** Tell a story of a setback that you quickly recovered and learned from – and then moved forward. ## Describe a time you motivated others. How did you accomplish it? **Tip:** Even if you are not in leadership, they want to see leadership here – tailoring your approach to the situation and personalities involved. **Answer:** Highlight a time when you were positive, persistent, and persuasive. ## Tell me about a time you went through a major change at work. How did you adapt? **Tip:** Employers are looking for people who are excited about change, not just tolerant of it. **Answer:** Tell a story about a big change that impacted you directly and that you adjusted to quickly; bonus if you got others on board. ## What are your weaknesses? **Tip:** Don't use "I care too much" or other cliches – this is about self-awareness. **Answer:** Describe 1 to 2 that aren't critical to the role, and note the ways you've been working on them. ## What are your strengths? **Tip:** Decide ahead of time which of your strengths best match the requirements of the role. **Answer:** Highlight just 2 to 3 and back them up with memorable stories of times you shined. ## Tell me about a time you set a goal for yourself. How did you ensure you achieved it? **Tip:** Show you can Get. Things. Done. That you set clear goals and follow through. **Answer:** Pick an example where you succeeded in a replicable way – broke the goal into small steps, made progress each day, showed grit through challenges. ## Tell me a time you had to handle multiple projects at once. How did it go? **Tip:** Focus on your time management and reliability. **Answer:** Share an example where you used a repeatable system, prioritized in a smart way, delegated, blocked time, and gave frequent updates. ## What's an example of a time you disagreed with a boss or colleague? How did it go? **Tip:** Never badmouth the other person (the interviewer is imagining themself). **Answer:** Pick a time when you had a valid case, communicated it professionally, and reached a positive resolution. ## Any questions for me? **Tip:** The only question almost guaranteed to be asked – don't sleep on this. **Answer:** Ask questions that show you've researched the company or are focused on success (ex: What would success look like in the first 6 months of this role?). ## Anything we didn't get to discuss? **Tip:** Don't say no! Before the interview, think about the 2 to 3 main points that you want to communicate throughout the interview. **Answer:** Use this time to reiterate those points.