What to expect at a job interview

Yvonne Estrada, Contributor

10 Most Common Interview Questions:

  • What you do you know about the company?
  • Why did you leave (or are leaving) your last job?
  • Why should we hire you?
  • Tell me about a challenge you’ve faced at work and how you dealt with it.
  • What are your salary requirements?
  • What Do You Think It Takes to be Successful in This Position?
  • What extracurricular activities do you participate in?
  • Tell me about a challenge or conflict you’ve faced at work, and how you dealt with it.
  • What’s a time you disagreed with a decision that was made at work?
  • How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?

Common Interview Questions

Here’s some advice:

  • Don’t be late to your interview!
    • Punctuality is everything and very important when arriving at your interview because it shows you are a punctual person and you aren’t there to waste the interviewers time
  • Dress to Impress
    • Dressing casually for your interview can give the sense of how your personality really is. Wearing something lazy like leggings or a baggy t-shirt might not seem extremely comfy but not so professional for your first impression at an interview.
  •  Prepare
    • You must have a sense of at least knowing what the company that you applied for is about. Being prepared for the questions expected is one of the most important factors of your interviews.
  • Try to Stay Calm
    • Always remember that body language always defines you as well so try to stay as calm and relax as you can. Make sure that when asked a question, you don’t forget it nor freak out. Know what the interviewer is asking and keep your nerves calm.
  • Follow-Up after the Interview
    • Following up after the interview and giving a thank you to the interviewer for their time will show that you really want the position you applied for.

Interview Advice