What are common interview questions?

Q. 1 What are common interview questions? Interviews enable prospective employers to gather more information about applicants and build upon questions already put in application forms; they are also for prospective employers to check that what has been written in CVs and application forms is real. To anticipate what form the questions might take, put yourself in the role of the employer and consider what you would like to know.Questions are likely to cover: ·educational achievements ·work experience

·personal skills, such as leadership,    teamwork ·personal goals ·understanding of the role ·strengths ·Weaknesses  They might be put as:- ·What made you decide to study at    university x? ·What did you find challenging about  working as an x? ·Give us an example of how you worked  effectively in a team. ·Where do you see yourself in five years'  time? ·What would you bring to the role of x? ·Tell us about your proudest achievement. ·Do you envisage any difficulties in  carrying out this role? Don't assume that the interviewer has read your application carefully (there may have been many). Prepare your responses as if the interviewer knows little about you, but be prepared to justify anything you have put in your application. Q.2 How do I answer challenging interview questions? Challenging questions are sometimes used to find out how you react under pressure. Any question can be challenging if you have not prepared for it so it's important to: ·prepare well for anticipated questions; ·admit you don't know the answer, rather than waffle or lie; ·provide balanced responses if the question seeks your views; ·give practical examples to illustrate your answer; ·Be honest and avoid responding with something you think the interviewer might want to hear as you could get it wrong. Q.3 What questions should I ask the interviewer? Asking questions shows you are interested in the job and it's a good idea to have two or three prepared in advance. For example: ·What kind of further training would be provided? ·Does the organisation have plans to develop in…? ·What is the proposed start date for the role? If you have had all your prepared questions answered during the interview, then simply explain that and indicate you look forward to hearing the outcome.