Potential Questions You’ll be Asked in an Interview

Do you want to succeed in getting the job of your dreams? This does not just happen but is carefully planned and prepared for. What will make the difference between you and others and give you the edge? Be Prepared!!!

If at all possible anticipate all the questions you may be asked. Prepare the answers and practice the delivery. You do not want to sit there tongue tied, embarrassed and blushing because you have failed to adequately prepare.

When preparing for an interview, you need to research the company- who they are, what they do, what they focus on and what aspects the company emphasizes. This will give you an indication of the topics they may refer to when questioning. However there are some general questions as seen below which are often asked albeit in different ways. It would be wise for you to write answers to these questions and learn what to say.

1. Why did you leave your last job? Why are you leaving your current job?

• – never complain about your last employer.

2. What interests you about this position or why do you want to work for us?

• – Relate this to your aspirations and past experiences.
• – Refer to their employee policies, incentives..

3. Tell me about the experiences at your last job/s?

• – Talk about experiences that pertain to the new job description.

4. What are your strengths?

• – Again relate these strengths to the job description however don’t tell them you’re doing this. And then add in a few new strengths to help set you apart.

5. If I spoke to your boss, what areas would he/she say you needed to improve on?

• – This is another way of asking what your weaknesses are- be honest but never elaborate too much.

6. What experience do you have doing…?

• – Find past experiences from your previous jobs that relate to the job description or responsibilities that you may have to undertake in new position.

7. Tell me about a time when… (You took initiative in your last job, responded to a crisis, had a problem with an employee)

8. What things are important to you in a new position?

9. How does this position fit in with your career path?

• – An employer likes to see that your position fits in with what you want to do in your life as it indicates that you’ll drive harder in your position to succeed.

10. How would people around you describe you?

• – think of positive attributes that indicate that you uplift people and try say a bad attribute which is in fact a positive. “I like to assume the leadership position first.” (this will be relative if you are applying for a position that involves leadership.)

11. What was your biggest achievement in your last job?

• – An employer likes to see that your position fits in with what you want to do in your life as it indicates that you’ll drive harder in your position to succeed.

12. What were your major goals last year, how did you meet them?

• – Sometimes it pays to be honest about goals you did not achieve but be circumspect about what details you divulge.

13. What are the first five things you would do if you got this position?

• – Relate this to your job responsibilities as well as your personal goals for the company or your position.

These are a general collection of questions that are often asked and you would be wise to prepare yourself for the interview by preparing answers to these questions. Always go into an interview having prepared considerably because most of your interview success will come down to this. Your energy will be calm, your impression that you give off will be one of confidence and polish and the way you deliver your answers will be better formulated and fluid.

Now all that’s left is to start preparing. Good luck!