There are hundreds of questions you can prepare and practice before an interview.  However, some questions are more important and more common than others.


Most interview questions fall within one of the following categories.

  • What can you do for the employer
  • How long will it take you to become a productive employee
  • What do you want from the employer
  • Are you able to handle sensitive or stressful situations
  • Will you get along with co-workers and supervisors
  • How long will you remain with the company


There are roughly 11 questions that tend to cause difficulties for interviewees.  Be sure to review and practice your response to these questions prior to an interview.


1.    Why should I hire you?

2.    What are your future plans?

3.    What are your main strengths?

4.    Tell me a little about yourself.

5.    Why did you leave your last job?

6.    How much experience do you have?

7.    How much do you expect to be paid?

8.    Why do you have an interest in this field?

9.    Why do you have an interest in this company?

10.    What do you consider to be your major weaknesses?

11.    What do you like best/worst about prior jobs/schooling?

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