Preparing for a job interview can be daunting. Answering questions with the right measure of reading between the lines almost seems like trying to hit a moving target. While interview questions can vary, however, some will likely appear in most interviews you go to. Read on for commonly asked interview questions and what you can do to prepare for them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preparation doesn\u2019t always have to come in the form of anticipating questions. By doing your homework on the company and industry, you\u2019ll have given yourself a leg up on the competition, regardless of what the questions are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Doing this will have a major carryover to your ability to answer the following interview questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answering based on the homework you\u2019ve done shows the interviewer that you\u2019re genuinely interested in contributing to the company. Needless to say, this leaves a great first impression<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This will help you get a range of wages for your desired position. This is important because you may be asked a question about your desired pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll want to give a number that\u2019s within industry ranges. After all, nobody likes working for low pay. And, no employer will appreciate nickel-and-diming from a potential employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, the information you\u2019ll provide needs to be consistent with the resume or CV you\u2019ve submitted. Make sure that the resume highlights your skills and qualifications and that you\u2019ve only included information that is relevant to the job position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions will vary from one company to another. However, you\u2019ll likely find these directed at you when your interview date arrives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a question you can take at face value. For this question, you\u2019ll want to be concise and highlight only the essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order, provide the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a very common interview question that causes anxiety in many interviewees. The safest approach to this question is to answer in the following order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t respond with the fact that \u201cyou need a job.\u201d This is a major turn-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When mentioning strengths, present them alongside your career highlights. For example, you can mention your leadership qualities, also including projects you headed in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In presenting your weaknesses, don\u2019t present them as weak points. Instead, according to Monster<\/a>, as things you\u2019re actively \u201cworking on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, are you bad with project management software? If so, you can phrase this weakness as \u201cI\u2019m currently in the process of familiarizing myself further with tools like Asana and Wrike.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where your research will come in. There are two safe ways to answer this question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, you can respond with a number that is within the industry range. Of course, if your interviewer presents a range, feel free to use that as a basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Or, you can deflect the question back to the interviewer. You can then respond based on what the interviewer discloses as the standard amount for employees in your industry or position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To answer this question, mention how the core values of the company appeal to you. After that, you can proceed to mention the qualities that make you the right fit for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also a good idea to prepare a couple of questions to ask during a job interview. These could include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A job interview can be one of the most nerve-wracking experiences for anyone looking to find a job. However, it doesn\u2019t have to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Look Into Average Salaries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Check Your Resume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>The Most Common Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>1. \u201cCan you tell me about yourself?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>2. \u201cWhy do you want to work here?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>3. \u201cWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>4. \u201cWhat is your preferred compensation?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>5. \u201cWhy should we hire you?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Questions To Ask Your Interviewer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Hone Your Interview Skills and Finance Fundamentals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n