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No matter the industry, there are a handful of common interview questions that will be
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asked in any scenario. So, to ensure you're fully equipped, we'll talk you through 10 frequently asked questions with advice on how to answer them
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Number 1. Can you tell me about yourself? This question is used as an icebreaker and gives the hiring manager a chance to get to
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know who you are. While it's easy to recite your entire life story, you must remember that it's an interview and although your twerking skills might be
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impressive, it's completely irrelevant to the job. To be fully prepared, rehearse a short elevator pitch and discuss your most relevant work
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experience and recent accomplishments. By doing so, you'll be able to convince the
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interviewer that you're the right candidate from the get-go. Number 2. What are your greatest strengths
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When answering this question, it's important to choose strengths that relate to the job specification. Discuss your skills, personal traits, or qualifications and make sure you
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use a real-life example for each strength. Number 3. What are your weaknesses
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As well as discussing your strengths, you'll need to cover your weaknesses, which can be
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even more challenging. Highlighting your worst qualities is the last thing you want to do, but it's often something that you can't escape during the interview
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process. Avoid generic answers and discuss a weakness that you managed to turn into a strength. For example, public speaking is a weakness
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many employees have. So if it's relatable to the job, explain how you improved in this
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area. Number 4. What's the biggest challenge you had to overcome in the workplace? Tread carefully when answering this question
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Don't simply focus on sharing the problem. Instead, you want to talk about a scenario
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where you were faced with a problem, found a solution, overcame it, and acquired a new
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skill in the process. Number 5. Why are you leaving your current
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job? Whether you've already left your previous position, have been fired, or are in the process of leaving, it's important to be truthful
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But not too truthful. If your boss is a complete maniac, refrain from sharing this piece of
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information. To turn this challenging question around, explain how your current position doesn't align with your career goals, and you feel
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that this is a good opportunity to grow as a professional. Number 6. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
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When answering this question, you should show that you have ambition and clear career goals
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That said, you need to be realistic, too. If you're applying for an entry-level job
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becoming the CEO of the company in the next 5 years seems rather absurd
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Instead, highlight your desire to work hard and grow within the company
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Number 7. What type of work environment do you feel most comfortable in? The perfect answer can differ depending on
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the type of role that you're applying for. So, try to adapt your response to the general
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environment of the company. For example, if you're working in sales, you could say that you enjoy working in a busy and fast-paced environment
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Number 8. What do you like to do outside of work? Company culture is more important than ever before, which is why most employers want to
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know if you'll be a good culture fit. To help them learn more about you as a person
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they'll want to identify a few of your hobbies. A good way to answer is to focus on activities
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that refer to personal development, such as writing a new blog or learning a new language
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Number 9. How do you handle stress? Saying that you crumble under pressure is probably the worst thing you can do
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Instead, use real-life examples of when you had to work under stressful conditions and
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explain what methods you use to stay positive and productive. Number 10. Do you have any questions
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You've come to the end of your interview and you've been given a chance to ask a few questions of your own. This part is essential and will show that
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you're genuinely interested in working for the company. You can ask about the company culture or progression opportunities to prove that you're
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in it for the long run. Now that you know how to answer the most common
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interview questions, you're well on your way to interview success. But if you're still worried and need some help, visit CareerAddict.com for more advice
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