There’s a lot of baggage that enters into an interview process. You carry many different ideas and emotions into a job interview, so it is only natural to have questions. Below are some Common questions asked during interviews
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1. What kind of person are you?
The interviewer is trying to learn a little bit more about your personality. How do you react to authority, to peers, and to clients? Although this question seems a little strange, take the time to respond in an honest way. It will give the manager the ability to evaluate if you’ll be a good fit for the position or not.
2. Why do you want this job?
Everyone has a reason for working. It can be as simple as the money, or it could be because you love the products or services the company offers. Everyone has a reason for working, so be sure to express yours. Otherwise, you could leave a job with a bad feeling from your manager.
3. What is your greatest strength?
Everyone has a strength in his or her skill set. Make sure that you communicate it well in the interview. The interviewer wants to know what you bring to the table that will be a benefit for the company and its customers. Be sure to be honest and do not exaggerate a weakness as being a skill.
4. Why would you leave this job?
The interviewer is trying to get a feel for whether or not the employee will be happy with the company. The best thing to do is to be honest and say what makes you unhappy in your current job. Do not play mind games with the interviewer and create lies about a job. Just being straightforward about your likes, dislikes, and expectations for the company should suffice.
5. Should I hire you?
If you have some questions of your own, consider asking them before leaving an interview. Most of the time you will be asked about a position or even if you have any questions for the interviewer. Asking questions like, “Do I meet the qualifications for the job?” can help calm your nerves before hearing back from the company.
6. What is your management style?
Some people are good leaders and some are not. Asking this question will help you to see if you would like the manager’s style of leadership or not. This is another question that must be answered honestly and with confidence. Otherwise, the interviewer will think that you lack leadership skills or even worse, that you aren’t a team player.
7. Why do you have to have this position filled?
Managers are under a lot of pressure to hire an employee. By asking this question, you can get an idea of what the company or department is under pressure for. If a manager can’t answer that question, you may want to look at other positions with companies that are willing to be honest about their motives in hiring an employee.
Conclusion
There are many questions asked during interviews. There is no right or wrong answer to these questions, but there is an answer that will work best in a situation. Be sure to write down the questions you were asked and think about what you would say to the interviewer. You will get better at how you answer these questions as time passes.
