If you’re on the job hunt and are preparing for interviews, you’ll want to know some of the most common questions hiring managers may ask you.
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Once you do get invited in for a job interview, you’ll want to be prepared. So, here are eight common interview questions you may be asked, and eight good ways to answer them…
Ready?
Question 1: How did you hear about this job?
Answer: I’ve been following your company for a while now, and once I saw a job posting I was excited to apply.
Question 2: Are you applying for other jobs?
Answer: I have applied for other jobs, but this is the one I’m most excited about.
Question 3: Do you prefer to work solo or on a team?
Answer: I actually prefer both. On a team you have a ton of collaboration which can really help generate ideas for when you do have some solo projects.
Question 4: What kind of work environment do you prefer?
Answer: (Be sure you do your homework on the company you’re interviewing with) I love to work in a fast paced, challenging environment where everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goals.
Question 5: I see you have a gap in your resume, can you explain that?
Answer: Educating myself is very important. I spent some time working on new skillsets, like (name the skill) and (name the skill) to prepare myself for a position like this one.
Question 6: How do you deal with stress or pressure at work?
Answer: Well, every job will have some stressful situations, and I’ve dealt with them throughout my career. What I do is take a step back and find ways we can solve problems in a constructive way.
Question 7: How do you keep yourself organized?
Answer: I love keeping track of everything with digital calendars and team software programs like (name program). By organizing my day-to-day and week-to-week tasks and setting reminders, I’ve found I can juggle a number of projects all at once.
Question 8: What are your salary expectations?
Answer: (You should know beforehand what the salary range is) Well, based on my skillset and the industry average, I’m looking for a salary in the neighborhood of $XX,XXX.
So, there you have it, eight common interview questions and eight good ways to answer them.
Now, with this knowledge you’ll be better prepared for your job interviews. But remember, always do your homework on the company before you go in for an interview. The more you know about it and its culture, the better off you’ll be.
Good luck!