| Most Common Interview Questions |
Here are the most commonly asked interview questions with the possible
answers (If the reader has better answers which he/she thinks fits well
to the situation, they can go for it)
1. Tell me something about you? (The common first question asked in any interview)
Answer: Start by telling your name and where you work at
present or which was your last job. If you are a fresher then tell the
employer what are you studying currently. If you are an experienced
professional then tell the employer about your current job, years of
core experience and about your job profile in the previous companies.
Also, tell your designation in your present and past companies.
2.Tell me something about your greatest achievement so far?
Answer: You must
prepare for this question well. Here you have to talk about the greatest
challenge that you have encountered so far in your work life and the
strategy that you usually prepare to deal with it. Do not exaggerate the
matters, say in short yet adding the important points. It would be
better if you could present some proof for your achievement, although as
the interviewer is an experienced person so he/she will understand the
relevance of your statements.
Remember that the way you present yourself here will portray your
strengths indirectly.
3.Why do you want to leave your previous job?
Answer: This is a tricky question but be very careful not to
fall in any trap. Begin your reasons with a positive note and talk about
the logical, professional reasons for leaving the job. Remember that
there are issues in every company but don’t give this reason for leaving
the job. Good companies look for team players who will not grumble
about the situation but will look for the solution instead.
You can state business reasons or say that you want a job where you can
see yourself growing along with the organization. If you have personal
reasons for changing the job, then you can mention them too but make
sure not to display your week side too much.
4. Do you take your work home often?
Answer: This is another tricky question and to this one,
shorter the answer better it is. When answering to this one, do not
portray yourself as exceptionally good. Be genuine and honest in your
reply. You can say that in unusual circumstances when work demands extra
time and effort you realize the situation and act accordingly. You can
also mention that there can be unexpected work in every field, so if
required you can go out of way for the work.
5. How to you deal with stress in your work life?
Answer: If asked, then you can mention the reason
behind the stress and try to figure out the solution to it. Further you
can add something like this “If I see there are people who are adding to
my stress level then I believe in discussing with them and focusing on
the professional as well as personal issues that lead to such stressful situation.
I also believe that humans may have psychological issues which affect
their work. So, when I talk about performance I focus on the human side
also apart from just being a professional. Over all I would focus on the
working environment as it greatly contributes to the performance of
individuals. ”
6. Why do you want to join our organization?
Answer: The answer to this question will include various
parameters on the basis of which you intend to be a part of the
organization. You can talk about your interest in the job profile that
the company has to offer you (give reasons for the same) and the
position of the organization in the industry that it operates in. Also,
speak about the growth of the organization and your willingness of being
a part of that growth.
You can talk about the work and corporate culture of the company. Be
prepared to give logical reasons for the same, for instance talk about
mission and vision of the company publishes on the internet and how it
interests you.
7. What goals have you set for the next three years?
Answer: Always remember that it’s necessary to realize in
which direction you want to go and what are the things that you need to
plan for the same. When you answer questions like these you must relate
your intentions along with the work that is required to be done. For
instance if you say that “I want to be the zonal head”, then it’s not
enough. You must give a proper explanation like as a team leader what
all work you have done previously and how you will use your abilities to
achieve the next level.
8. How do you prepare yourself to make path to reach goals?
Answer: There is no set answer to this question. Hence, when
you give answer to this one remember to attach a valid reason behind
your plan/strategy. Your answers may include “switching companies to get
a wider knowledge about the industry”, (one more example). Talk about
interest in taking new assignments so to get a deeper, wider knowledge.
Also mention about being a team player and what attributes are required
for that.
9. What is your definition about the ideal job?
Answer: If you want the job, then your answer to this
question will include the qualities of job. This does not mean that you
will narrate the job description line by line. You can relate your
interests with the job profile. Present your answer in a manner so that
it sounds genuine and not copied from some where.
10. What are the major challenges that you have encountered so far in your career?
Answer: When asked about the major challenges you must focus
on the hurdles that you have faced in your work life and not the
achievements. Be honest when you reply for this question. You can
prepare this by noting down the difficult/challenging situations and how
you dealt in it. Give reasons and proofs for every statement that you
say.
There are various sample interview question
that an interviewer may ask but these were the tricky ones where we
have tried giving you some ideas. Other professional questions will be
based upon your work type and years of experience.
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