Interview Questions and Answers

Interview Questions and Answers (154)

Oct, 2014

Interview Question: Have you learned from mistakes on the job?

mistakes on the jobMistakes committed during your previous jobs shouldn’t be set aside. Your mistakes can actually help you face difficult situations confidently, and influence the way you make decisions for the better.

Oct, 2014

Interview Question: What is more important to you, the money or the work?

Money or WorkApplicants shouldn’t be surprised if they hear this question from an interviewer. In this case, the interviewer wants to push candidates to test them. This question reveals your intention and how much you really love your work.

Sep, 2014

Interview Question: What would be your ideal working environment?

ideal working environmentMost of us are aware that people are happiest and most productive when they work in an environment they are comfortable in. Since companies have different styles and cultures, it’s vital to hire employees that will make the perfect fit.

Sep, 2014

Interview Question: If you had to choose, would you consider yourself a big-picture person or a detail-oriented person?

detail-oriented personEvery job seeker out there should know that this work-style question is one that every recruiter wants to ask to see if you fit the job. If you’re a detail-oriented person, are you willing to adjust to circumstances that will help you look at the big picture even more? How about the other way around?

Sep, 2014

Interview Question: Have you ever been on a team and someone was not pulling his or her own weight? How did you handle it?

Team Environment InterviewHave you ever been on a team where the effort wasn’t equal? If so, you should be able to answer this question. If you haven’t run into this issue, here are some simple tips to consider:

Sep, 2014

Interview Question: What do you think of our products and services?

Interview products and servicesIf you think this question is a no-brainer, think again. Job seekers usually fail to answer this question well.

What about you? How well do you really know a company’s products and services?

Sep, 2014

Interview Question: What are your short and long-term goals?

short and long-term goalsKnowing (or not knowing) what you really want in life can make or break your interview. Read on to learn how to tackle this question.

Sep, 2014

Interview Question: How would you describe your skills as a salesperson?

Sales InterviewIn a sales interview, behavioral questions shouldn’t be a surprise. Hiring managers want to explore your abilities in the key competencies needed to be successful in a sales job. When asked about these skills during the interview, it is important to know specific key points.

Aug, 2014

Interview Question: What tools or habits do you use to keep yourself organized?

Organizational SkillsThis question is usually asked to let the recruiters know how organized you are as a person. Instead of asking if you are an organized employee, asking this question lets the potential candidate prove and explain their organizational skills.

Aug, 2014

Interview Questions: In what ways do you raise the bar for yourself and others around you?

Interview Questions TeamworkEvery jobseeker should be able to answer this question. It’s a gauge for hiring managers to determine how much of a team player a candidate may be.