Hi there, my name is Richard. And in this tutorial, I am going to tell you the 7 most
common interview questions that I recommend you prepare for! So, it does not matter which
job you are applying for, if you have an interview coming up, make sure you stay tuned, because
I will help you to pass your interview! And to achieve that goal, this is what I will
cover. I am going to give you the 7 most common interview questions that I guarantee will
come up during your interview. I will tell you what the employer wants to hear in your
answers to those common interview questions. And I will also give you brilliant example
answers to common interview questions to help you succeed. Let's jump straight into it.
And the first most common interview question is: Tell me about yourself. Now, this might
be posed as INTRODUCE YOURSELF, but it is your opportunity to showcase the skills and
qualities you have and to also explain how you will get up and running in the role quickly.
So, when you answer the common interview question, TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF, make sure you use
positive keywords to describe yourself. I will tell you what those are in a second.
Number two, talk about how your experience is a match for the job description. And finally,
tell them what you will do in the role if they choose to hire you. Here is my example
answer to the first most common interview question: Tell me about yourself. “I am
a positive, enthusiastic and confident person who, over the years, has built up lots of
experience that I believe is a match for this role. For example, in my last position I often
had to deal with customers whilst following strict customer service standards. I was required
to work alone, unsupervised, and as part of a team. And I also had to work under pressure
completing different tasks within strict timescales. I have read the job description for this role
and I am one hundred percent confident I can excel within the position. If you hire me,
I will get up and running quickly, I will fit into the team seamlessly and I will work
consistently to a high standard.” That is a brilliant, positive answer that sets you
up with confidence for the rest of your interview! Let us now move on to the second most common
interview question, and that is, why do you want to work for us? So, this is guaranteed
to come up during your interview and in your answer, it is important you show you have
carried out some research into their company. Make sure you talk about any positive news
stories you have seen. It's important you visit their website. Go on to their ABOUT
US page and find out a little bit about what they've been up to recently. And you can talk
about it in your answer to this question. And number three, explain how their values
are a match for your own. Here is my suggested answer to the common job interview question:
Why do you want to work for us? “Because we spend so much time at work, I carried out
lots of research before applying for this job. Everything pointed to the fact this is
a great place to work. I noticed you’ve recently carried out some charity work in
the local community; your current and former employees all speak highly of you, and the
products and services you create are all very much well-received by your customers. I am
looking for long-term employment with the same company, and having read your company
values on your website, they are a clear match for my own. I believe this will be a great
place for me to work and somewhere I can continually grow and develop.” So that is another brilliant
answer to that common interview question: Why do you want to work for us? Make sure
you prepare your answer to it. Common interview question number three is, what's your biggest
weakness? Now, again, this is guaranteed to come up during your interview. Do not give
a weakness that is a match for the job. That's really important. If you are required to work
as part of a team, don't say my weaknesses is I prefer to work alone. I don't like working
with people. Number two, don't say “I'm a perfectionist.” So many people say this
to this common interview question, and the interviewer will see right through it. It
is important you give an honest weakness, but say how you are trying to improve. How
do you answer the question: What's your biggest weakness? Here is my example answer to help
you. “That’s a good question! I would have to say my biggest weakness is I find
it hard saying no to people. In the past this has resulted in me taking on too much work
and I find it hard to get everything done on time. However, one of my strengths is that
I am always seeking to improve and when I don’t have the capacity to take on extra
work, I am learning to politely say no.” That's a great answer! The next common interview
question number four is: What are your greatest strengths? So, again, this is going to come
up during your interview. My advice is to give 4 strengths that are appealing to every
hiring manager. And I will tell you what those are in a second. Make sure you try and match
your strengths to the job description and also backup your strengths with evidence.
How do you do that? Here is my example answer to the common interview question: What are
your greatest strengths? Here we go. “My greatest strengths include my desire to continually
learn and improve in the role I occupy, the fact I am a very fast learner, the way I always
complete tasks and projects to a high standard, and my customer service skills. For example,
in my last position, I was praised by my manager because customers would often leave good reviews
online after I had served them. I have read the job description and I feel confident I
have the necessary strengths to meet and exceed the expectations of this role.” So that's
a brilliant answer, because you are giving 4 appealing strengths there and they are appealing
to all hiring managers. And then you are giving an example of how you demonstrated one of
them in a previous role. The next common interview question number five, is: Where do you see
yourself in 5 years? Now, you need to say you will still be working for their company.
That's very important because they will be investing lots of time, effort and resources
into getting you up to speed. They want to see a return on their investment. Show some
enthusiasm and say you will hopefully be working in a more senior position. And also say you
will offer to help train up new members of the team when they join the organization.
Here is my example answer to the common interview question: Where do you see yourself in five
years? “I am seeking long term employment with a company that has ambitious plans and
where I can grow and develop. On that basis, I still plan to be here working here for you,
either in the same role or perhaps having gained advancement to a more senior level.
I would expect to be a fully respected and reliable member of the team, and I would also
take great pleasure in helping train up newer members of the organization as and when they
join in similar positions.” I'm sure you'll agree, that's a great answer to that common
interview question. Let's move on to common interview question number six. And that one
is: Why did you leave your last job? This is a very difficult common interview question!
We need to be careful how we answer it. Do not under any circumstances be negative about
your last employer or manager. Make sure you’re complimentary about them and talk about something
you both achieved. And good reasons to leave a job include, you were looking for a fresh
challenge where your skills would be put to better use. Let's take a look at an example
answer to the common job interview question: Why did you leave your last job? Here we go.
“I left for the simple reason I felt I was ready for a new challenge. I achieved all
I could in the role, and whilst the company wasn’t stagnating, I wanted to work somewhere
else where I’d experience new people and new challenges, all whilst working for a company
that had exciting and ambitious plans for the future.” That response will do you no
harm whatsoever when you answer the question, why did you leave your last job? Common interview
question number seven. And that one is: Why should we hire you? This question is likely
to come up towards the end of your job interview. This is your opportunity to sell yourself.
You really have to try and shine in your answer. Talk about how you will ADD VALUE in the role…
that's really important. You want to demonstrate that you are going to add value in the position
you are applying for. Talk about your track record, your previous track record of achievement.
Here is my example answer to the most common interview question: Why should we hire you?
“You should hire me for four main reasons, Number one, I have the necessary skills, qualities
and experience and that means I can get up and running in the role very quickly. Number
two, I am a great team worker which means I will fit into your team with the minimum
of fuss and I will always put the team goals above everything else. Number three, I am
a strong communicator which means I will always treat your customers and clients well – I
understand the importance of repeat business and my interpersonal skills will ensure that
happens. Finally, number four, I am commercially aware. I understand that for your business
to be successful I must add value in the role to at least the cost of my own salary.”
That’s a brilliant answer to that common interview question: Why should we hire you?
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