Most Common Job Interview Questions

If you’re like most job seekers out there, the thought of sitting in front of an exec to answer questions about why you’re best fit for the position is kind of intimidating. Thinking of what to wear, making sure you get there on time, you can easily stress yourself out before the interview even starts.

But take a breath because Prepped is here to help. Our founders are HR pros and know exactly what questions most companies are asking. And since preparation is the key to doing well, this list will make sure you’re ready for anything an interviewer throws at you.

Interview etiquette  

We alluded to this a little bit already, but there are some things you should know aside from what questions you’ll be asked.

• Dress code — We get it. We’re not in the era of wearing super formal clothes to interviews. But there is something to be said for looking professional. So while you don’t have to go full pantsuit or suit and tie, we’d suggest at least leaving the jeans at home.  
• Get to know your potential employer — You should definitely do a Google search to find out what your potential employer is all about. Communicating some cool facts about the company during the interview is a good way to earn bonus points.
• Make eye contact — Making eye contact is a simple way to show you’re engaged. Plus, when your eyes are shifting too much, it seems like you’re not confident in your responses.
• Ask questions yourself — You shouldn’t be the only one being interviewed. Remember, you’ll be spending a lot of time at your workplace. It’s important you ask questions to make sure that the job is actually the right fit.
• Get a feel for company culture — On that same note, it’s not a bad idea to ask to speak to other employees. They’ll likely give you better insight into what company culture is really like.

Here are the interview questions you’ll need to know

OK, now that that’s out of the way, let’s get to the questions. First, there are general questions that will likely be asked. These questions may include:

• Tell me about yourself
• What do you know about this company
• What interests you in this role
• What is your greatest strength and what is your biggest weakness