The interview stage of the hiring process is the final hurdle before securing a job offer. Preparation is often the key factor in determining whether a candidate stumbles at the end or comes out on top. Our interview questions and answers will keep you from being caught off guard while helping you earn a career victory!
Behavioral
- Tell me about a goal you had and how you achieved it
- How do you deal with failure?
- How do you prioritize your work?
- How do you handle workplace conflict?
- Tell me about a time you made a mistake
- How do you stay motivated?
- How do you deal with difficult coworkers?
- Describe a time you demonstrated leadership
- How do you handle pressure?
- Tell me about an important project you worked on
- How do you adapt to change?
- How do you handle success?
- How do you handle constructive criticism?
- How quickly do you adapt to new technology?
- How do you manage deadlines?
- How do you delegate?
- Tell me how you handle an ethical dilemma
- Tell me about a time you failed
- Describe how you have worked with another person to achieve a goal
Creative
Personal
- Tell me about yourself
- Why do you want to work here?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- What are your career goals?
- What is your dream job?
- What is your biggest strength?
- What is your biggest weakness?
- Describe your work style
- How would your coworkers describe you?
- What do you like and dislike about your current job?
- What do you know about this company?
- What type of work environment do you prefer?
- What can you contribute to the team?
- How did you hear about this position?
- How do you like to be managed?
- What are you passionate about?
- What does integrity mean to you?
- What is your leadership style?
- Describe your work ethic
- How has your experience prepared you for this role?
- What do you find are the most difficult decisions to make?
- What skills or qualities can you bring to this position?
- Do you work well with other people?
- Why should we hire you?
- Are you willing to travel?
- Walk me through your resume
- Why do you want to work from home?
- What is your biggest accomplishment?
- Are you a risk taker?
- What is your educational background?
- How would your boss describe you?
- What are you looking for in a new position?
- What kind of personalities do you work best with and why?
- What challenges are you looking for in a position?
- Describe yourself in 3 words
- What makes you unique?
- Do you want to tell us anything else about yourself?
- What are your career aspirations?
Situational
Tricky questions
- Why are you leaving your job?
- Why were you fired?
- Tell me about the gap in your employment
- What are your salary expectations?
- What do you think this company can do better?
- What other companies are you interviewing with?
- Are you willing to relocate?
- Why do you want to change jobs?
- Are you willing to work overtime?
- What do you need to improve?