What will you be asked?

Job interviews can be stressful but having prepared answers to the most common job interview questions can ease some of those nerves. Below is a list of the top 20 most commonly asked questions.

Personal Background

• Tell me about yourself?
• Are you a team player?
• What is your best achievement to date?
• How do you deal with stress?
• What has been the biggest disappointment in your career?

Job Background

• Why would you like to work for us?
• What do you know about this job?
• What makes you different from other candidates?
• Have you any questions?

Motivation Probing

• Why have you applied for this particular position?
• Why do you wish to leave your current position?
• Where do you see yourself in five years?
• Can you act on your own initiative?
• What motivates you?
• What would your ideal job be?

Strengths / Skill Probing

• What qualities or abilities would you bring to this job?
• What are your weaknesses?
• How would you deal with a difficult situation?
• What would you consider to be your strengths?
• How would your colleagues / boss describe you?

Other Tips

For more helpful information to support your job search, see our Job Seeking Tips.