Common Interview Question and Answers

Tell me about yourself?

·         Start with your name.

·         Give your place information.

·         Education in short.

·         Job Experience.

·         Family details in short.

Example:

My Name is Muqthiyar Pasha, I Live in Riyadh, I have done B. Sc in Information Technology and MBA in Information Systems. I have 10 years’ experience in IT & I live with my Family in Riyadh.

    Why are you looking for a job?

·         Thanks explain what you learn from past job.

·         Share your reason for job change.

·         Relate to career goals.

Example:

I am thankful to my previous organization, because I have learnt a lot of things from there. According to me changes are necessary for everyone to enhance your skills. Knowledge & for personal growth. Your organization is a good platform where I can learn more.

3  What are your strengths?

·         Adaptation.

·         Hardworking.

·         Honest.

·         Flexible.

·         Optimistic.

·         Fast decision making.

·         Self-motivation.

Example:

I am honest, self-motivated & hardworking professional with positive attitude towards my career & live.

4 What are your weaknesses?

·         Straight forward.

·         Impatient.

·         Sensitive.

·         More talkative.

·         Trust people very quickly.

·         I can’t say no when someone ask for help.

·         Take decisions very quickly.

·         Get nervous when talk to strangers.

Example:

I can’t say no when someone ask for help & I’m a bit lazy in which I’m not interested.

      What are your salary requirements?

·         Never share your salary requirement as a fresher.

·         Experience candidate can share their expected salary.

·         Always say yes as per the company norms for job.

Example:

(Fresher) I am a fresher, salary is not first priority for me. This is a big platform to start my career & I also want to improve my knowledge & skills and gain experience so I expect a considerable of salary according to my ability & your company’s norms which I will fulfill my economical needs.

(Experienced)  My current package is (CTC Amount) and I expect (Some percentage) of increment.

6.  What are your career goals?

·         Short term goal.

·         Long term goal.

Example:

My short term is to get a job in required company where I can utilize my experience and skills & improve my career path.

My long term goal is to be in respectable position in that organization.

7.  Why should I hire you?

·         Share your knowledge.

·         Work experiences.

·         Skills related to job.

·         Career goals.

Example:

Sir, I have Theoretical knowledge and hands on experience on the related job and I can do hard work for my organization & I will put all my efforts to the good progress of my organization. Being punctual & sincere I can finish the work given to me on time & try to fulfill all the needs of the company from me.

8.  Why do you want to do work with our company?

·         Tell them what you like about the company.

·         Relate it to your long term career goals.

Example:

Sir. It’s a great privilege for anyone to work in a reputed company like yours. When I read about your company I found that y skills are matching your requirement where I can showcase my technical skills to contribute to the company growth.

9.  Finally, do you have any questions to ask for me?

·         Express thanks.

·         Salary structure.

·         Job timing.

·         Job Location.

·         Overtime allowances.

·         Timing period.

·         Transport facility.

Example:

Thank you giving me this opportunity. Sir, I would like to know the job timing & transport facility & what will be the job location & salary scale for this job in your organization.