Interviews like any kind of test can be hard particularly if you don’t know the answers to the questions asked, tests however are some what easier because you will have a general idea what is going to be on the test paper and if you have been wise you will have studied beforehand.

Luckily research has shown that there are certain questions that are asked at interviews more than others, while it’s not possible to know all the Questions you will be asked at least you will be prepared for the most common and regularly asked ones.

Questions regarding personality

• Are you generally the first person to initiate a conversation?
• What was the last book you read or movie you went to see or sporting event that you attended?
• What is the toughest part of a job for you?
• Are you creative?
• How would you describe your own personality?
• Are you a leader?
• What are your goals for the future?
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• Tell me about yourself

Your career goals

• If you could start over again what changes would you make?
• What options career wise do you have right now?
• How would you describe being successful and how successful would you say you have been so far?
• If given the position with us how long would you stay with us?

Your working habits and styles

• If I were to ask your boss what would he say were your greatest and weakest strengths?
• Why should our company hire you?
• How are you at handling pressure and deadlines?
• How long would it take you to start making a noticeable contribution to the company?
• How have you changed the nature of your job?
• Would you prefer working staff or line work and why?
• In your present line of work what problems have you noticed that others have missed?
• How do you resolve conflicts when working as part of a team?
• What was the most difficult decision you have ever had to make at work?
• What can you do for our company that another applicant couldn’t offer
• What is the most attractive part of the job offered to you and the least attractive?

Your experiences and accomplishments

• How have you contributed to increasing sales or profits in the company your with now?
• Have you helped in reducing costs in the company and how?
• How many people were under your supervision in your last job?
• Do you enjoy working with figures more than words?
• What did you enjoy the most in your current position and what did you like the least?
• Can you name your five most significant accomplishments in your last position?

Experience and management

• Don’t you think you might be over qualified for the position we’re offering?
• What is your style of management?
• What qualities do you look for when hiring people?
• Have you ever had to fire someone and if so how did you handle it?
• What do you think is the most difficult task in management?
• What is your biggest weakness in a managerial position?

Salary questions

• What salary are you looking for?
• How much do you expect if we give this position to you?
• What salary do you think you are worth?.