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Tell me about a time you showed leadership.
Overview Employers want to understand your capacity to step up and handle tough situations that undoubtedly arise in the workplace. They want to know when you’ve seen an opening to lean in and lead with good judgment. Answer framework Respond to this kind...
Tell me about a time you were successful on a team.
Overview If you can show that you’ve helped a team move through a challenge, you probably have strong communication and interpersonal skills. These kinds of “soft” skills are in high demand and make people successful in their jobs. Answer framework Respon...
What would your co-workers say about you?
Overview Interviewers want to know if you’ll fit in with the team. This question can also help you highlight your strengths without feeling like you’re bragging. Answer framework This question gives you an opportunity to share how amazing you are—without ...
Why do you want to leave your current role?
Overview Employers say they want to hire people who are running “to” a role as opposed to running “away.” However, they are also interested in your honesty when things haven’t worked out and will give people second chances when they demonstrate hunger. Ans...
Describe your most challenging project.
Overview Employers want to get a sense of what ‘challenging’ means to you. They also want to know how you handled the situation in a calm way. They’re looking for a storyline to prove that you can turn a bad story into a good story. Answer framework Respo...
Tell me about something you’ve accomplished that you are proud of.
Overview This question assesses how you define a professional success. If the story resonates, the employer will want you to do similar things at his or her company. You should focus on the impact and outcomes. Answer framework Respond to this kind of que...
Can you explain your employment gap?
Overview This question isn’t designed to rule you out - it’s a good sign if you get the interview. Interviewers want to get more context about the gap and whether you’re still going to be a great fit for the role, despite the gap. Answer framework Most pe...
What are your salary expectations?
Overview If this question arises early, odds are that the interviewer is really asking: “Can we afford you?” If it arises much later, the interviewer may be hoping that your salary requirements are aligned to what they have budgeted for this role. Answer f...
What do you like to do outside of work?
Overview Interviewers want to know you’re going to be enjoyable to have around and not just that you have the hard skills for the job. Use this question to set yourself up as interesting, fun, curious, or a go-getter. Answer framework With this question, em...
Tell me about a time you had to manage conflicting priorities.
Overview Employers want to see how you handle competing priorities, understand the implications of missing deadlines, and can stay cool under pressure. Answer framework Respond to this kind of question with a compelling story that uses the "SAR" framework...
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Overview Employers want to determine how serious you are about your career and whether your goals match the goals for this job. Employers don’t expect you to offer up a specific title you want. Instead, they want to know what you hope to accomplish. Answer...
Describe your leadership style.
Overview Good leaders can explain their values and priorities in a few words. This is a test to see if you can explain yourself. It also helps to determine whether your approach meshes with the company’s own culture. Answer framework This is a question yo...
Tell me about a time you failed or made a mistake.
Overview Being able to admit to a mistake shows maturity and personal accountability. Employers want to know you’re self-aware and that you learn from past experiences. Errors are inevitable in any job - it’s how you handle them that matters. Answer framew...
Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult person.
Overview Employers know that difficult people are everywhere and situations come up frequently. Explaining how you’ve been able to handle a challenging person in a mature way demonstrates your ability to manage difficult moments successfully. Answer framew...
Tell me about a time you had to persuade someone.
Overview This question is all about sizing up your emotional intelligence. Interviewers are looking for problem solvers, not shouters. Strong answers showcase your listening skills and your ability to guide people to better choices. Answer framework Respo...
Tell me about a time you disagreed with someone.
Overview Occasional conflicts are a fact of life. Interviewers want to see if you can work through those tensions in a respectful way. If you helped steer things toward a good compromise, that’s a big plus. Signs of anger or bitterness will count against you....
Tell me about a time you created a goal and achieved it.
Overview Strong answers reassure interviewers about your ambition and your determination to press ahead. Pick a trivial goal, and you’re at risk of being tagged as a slacker. Answer framework Respond to this kind of question with a compelling story that u...
Tell me about a time you surpassed people’s expectations.
Overview Employers want to know they are hiring high quality people. If you have a story about surpassing an expectation, you’ve probably gone above and beyond the call of duty and that’s a great thing! Answer framework Respond to this kind of question wi...