Basic interview questions with answers - 2

1. What is your greatest strength?

You can say that your strengths are your skills, your ability to solve problems and how you prioritize your work. It would be impressive to say that you can work under pressure and you have the uncanny ability to focus.

2. Why do you think you would do well at this job?

Answer this in a positive manner. State the reason why you think you would be a good contender for the job – be it your skills, talents, past experience and your keen interest in your chosen industry.

3. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?

Give out an honest answer but give them the impression that you are a team player and can work with any type of person.

4. What is more important to you: the money or the work?

Money is a necessity but work is more important. The achievement at work cannot be compared to any amount of compensation.

5. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.

This question is best answered with an example. Share a specific situation where you think you handled work under pressure quite well.

6. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?

It would be a good idea to say yes. But if you are not up to it, then say no. Be honest with your answer.

7. Describe your management style.

Do away with labeling your management style. Let them know that you have a situational style of management where you handle a situation differently each time and that you always weight your decision’s advantages and disadvantages before giving them out.

8. Do you have any blind spots?

A trick question yet again. If you tell them that you know what your blind spots are, they are no longer blind spots. Allow them to discover your areas of concern and do not give it to them.

9. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?

If you have previous experiences that relates to the job, restate them. If you have none, then mention that you are a quick learner and a hard worker.

10. What qualities do you look for in a boss?

Keep your answer positive. State generic traits like you wanted a boss who is organized, dedicated, easy to communicate with and other positive characteristics along that line.