Mastering Common Interview Questions

Which of the following is a common question asked at the beginning of an interview?

• What is your favorite color?

• Can you tell me about yourself?

• Do you like pizza?

• What is your pet’s name?

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What should you do before going to an interview?

• Watch TV

• Prepare and practice answers to common questions

• Go to sleep late

• Ignore the company

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Which of these is a good way to answer the question, "What are your strengths?"

• Talk about your favorite movie

• Mention your skills and give examples

• Say you have no strengths

• Stay silent

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If an interviewer asks, "Why do you want this job?", what are they trying to find out?

• Your favorite food

• Your motivation and interest in the job

• Your age

• Your favorite sport

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What is a good way to answer the question, "What are your weaknesses?"

• Say you have no weaknesses

• Mention a weakness and explain how you are improving it

• Talk about someone else’s weakness

• Refuse to answer

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Which of the following is an appropriate question to ask at the end of an interview?

• How much money do you make?

• What are the next steps in the hiring process?

• Can I leave now?

• Do you have snacks?

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What should you wear to a job interview?

• Pajamas

• Clean and appropriate clothes

• Swimsuit

• Costume

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If you are asked, "Can you work in a team?", what is the interviewer checking?

• Your favorite team

• Your ability to work with others

• Your singing skills

• Your height

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Which of these is a good way to answer, "Tell me about a time you solved a problem"?

• Describe a real situation and what you did to fix it

• Say you never had any problems

• Talk about your favorite game

• Ignore the question

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What is the purpose of an interview?

• To play games

• To get to know the candidate and see if they are a good fit for the job

• To eat lunch

• To go on vacation

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