Common Job Interview Questions

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key interview questions.

Self-Introduction Prompt (Question 1)

me about yourself

Weaknesses Prompt (Question 2)

What are your weaknesses?

Job Suitability Prompt (Question 3)

Why should we choose you for this job?

Hobbies Prompt (Question 4)

What are your hobbies outside of work?

Five-Year Career Goals Prompt (Question 5)

Where do you see yourself in five years' time?

Reason for Leaving Prompt (Question 6)

Why are you leaving your current position?

Strengths Prompt (Question 7)

What are your main strengths?

Interest in Company Prompt (Question 8)

Why do you want to work here?

Motivation Prompt (Question 9)

What motivates you?

Work Preference Prompt (Question 10)

Do you prefer working by yourself or in a team?

Salary Expectations Prompt (Question 11)

What are your salary expectations?

Proud Achievement Prompt (Question 12)

Tell me about an achievement you are proud of?

Overcoming Challenges Prompt (Question 13)

Tell me about a challenging situation and how you overcame it

Company Knowledge Prompt (Question 14)

What do you know about the company?

Colleague Feedback Prompt (Question 15)

What would your colleagues say are your best qualities?

Relevant Experience Prompt (Question 16)

What experience can you bring to this job from your previous role?

Leadership Qualities Prompt (Question 17)

What makes a good team leader/manager?

Biggest Failure Prompt (Question 18)

What do you consider to be your biggest failure?

Handling Pressure Prompt (Question 19)

How do you deal with pressure at work?

Work History Gap Prompt (Question 20)

Why is there a gap in your work history?