Job Interview Questions and Answers

Do you have a job interview to attend and searching for common or likely questions and answers you will be asked in an interview? such as why do you want this job, why we should hire you, tell us about yourself, and how to introduce yourself appealing to your employer.

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Most Common Interview Questions and Answers

Here are common and likely interview questions with answers that can be asked nursing, teacher, organization, cooperate, companies, recruitment, and job interviews. In addition to current affairs and aptitude tests.

Tell me about yourself

Start with your name
Give your place information
Education in Short
Job experience, if any
Tell why you are qualified for the job

Example: Hi, my name is Edward, and I live in Accra. As far as my educational qualifications are concerned that I have done graduation with English Honors and have two years of experience in teaching. I am an energetic and great communicator.

Pros:

In 2 minutes or less tell, why are you qualified

Cons:

I was born in ….. I like being on the beach

Why should we hire you?

Share your knowledge
Work experience (if any)
Skills related to the job
Career goals

Example: Sir, I have a strong work ethic; I am a fast learner and very enthusiastic about the company and the job. I believe that my motivation and commitment will ensure that ii quickly become a productive and valued member of your company.

Pros:

Share your track record
Be confident
Share your interest in the job you are applying

Cons:

Because I am the best candidate
You will regret it if you don’t hire me

What is your Strength?

Most interviewers are likely to ask “what are your strength and weakness?

Adaptation
Hard Working
Flexibility
Optimistic
Cooperative
Fast decision making
Self-motivated
Energetic
Honesty
Punctuality

Example: I am Punctual, self-motivated, and hard-working toward my career and life.

Pros:

Talk about strengths that align with the role that you are applying for.
Come up with a specific example demonstrating those strengths.

Cons:

Don’t be humble. This is your chance to brag and sell yourself
Don’t offer irrelevant strengths

What is your weakness?

Straightforward
Sensitive
Impatient
Talkative
I can’t say no when someone asks for help

Example: I can’t say no when someone asks for help, and I am a bit lazy, which I am not interested in. However, I am learning to say NO.

Pros:

Take a weakness and put a position spin on it.
Always describe a genuine weakness and what you will improve on it.

Cons:

I don’t have any weakness
Don’t share weaknesses related to the job at hand

What are your career goals?

Short Term Goal
Long Term Goal

Example: My short goal is to get a job in the required company where I can utilize my skills and improve my career path. My long dream is to be in a respectable position in that organization.

Pros:

Talk about your desire to learn more and improve your performance.
Be specific as possible about how you will meet the goals you have set for yourself.

Con:

My goal is to buy an Audi or a house
I want to get married in 2020

Why are you looking for a job Change?

Thanks to previous organizations
Share your reason for the job change
Relate to career goals

Example: I am thankful to my previous organization because I have many things from there. In my opinion, change is necessary for everyone to enhance their skills. Knowledge and personal growth, and financial gain. Your organization is a good platform where I can learn more.

Pros:

Talk about looking for a new challenge in your career, learning a new industry or focus area

Cons:

Don’t say anything negative about your employer, boss, coworkers, or clients

Why do you want to work with our company?

Tell them what you like about the company
Find out what you know about the company, industry, position
Relate it to your long-term career goals

Example: I would be proud to work for a company with such a long history of leadership in the industry; when I read about your company, I found that my skills are matching with your requirement, where I can showcase my technical skills to contribute to the company growth

Pros:

Before going to the interview, read something about the company, their achievement, and a little bit of standard information like when it started, the Head office, Founder, etc.

Finally, do you have any questions to me ask me?

Express Thanks
Job Timing
Overtime Allowance
Transport Facility
Job Location
Timing Period
Salary Structure

Example:

Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Sir, I would like to know the job timing and transport facility and where will be the job location salary scale for the job in your organization.

Cons: