Common interview questions

The questions almost every interview includes — with a clear structure, an example answer and the mistakes to avoid for each. Practise them in a free mock interview.

Most common questions

Tell me about yourself What is your greatest weakness? Why do you want to work here? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Why should we hire you? Tell me about a time you faced conflict at work Tell me about a time you showed leadership Do you have any questions for us? Why are you leaving your current job? Tell me about a time you failed What are your greatest strengths? Tell me about a time you worked in a team How do you handle stress and pressure? What are your salary expectations? Tell me about a time you showed initiative Describe a time you received difficult feedback How do you prioritise your work? Why do you want this job? Tell me about a time you solved a difficult problem Tell me about a time you went above and beyond How do you handle tight deadlines? Describe your ideal work environment Tell me about a time you had to learn something quickly Why is there a gap in your employment? How would your colleagues describe you? Tell me about a time you disagreed with a decision What motivates you? Where else are you interviewing?

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