TOP 7 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR 2023!

When answering this first interview question, do not be negative about your current employer, co-workers, or boss. Keep your answer short and positive.

Here’s our example answer:

“I want to leave my current employer because I am ready for a fresh challenge with a new company and team where I can put my skills and experience to good use. I want to work on exciting and challenging projects with like-minded professionals in a positive working environment. My employer has been great and we have achieved lots whilst I have been working there, but I am now ready for the next stage of my career which I hope will be with your company.”

This next interview question is being asked to assess your motivations for the position you have applied for. Be careful how you answer it and try to demonstrate you have been keen on working for their company for some time.

Here’s our example answer:

“I heard about this position because I check your website vacancy page regularly. As soon as I saw the job advertised, I was ready to apply. I’ve admired your company for some time, especially because I have experience using your products and services, and everyone I know who has worked here says good things about you, and how the business is run by the management team.”

This is one of the hardest interview questions to answer because you have to give passionate reasons and demonstrate they will get the best return on their investment if they hire you.

Here’s our example answer:

“You should hire me because I am the type of employee who is constantly looking for ways to improve my skills and contribute positively to the company. You should hire me because I take onboard feedback to grow professionally, embrace change with a positive mindset, and take ownership of problems and challenges instead of passing them on to my manager to deal with.”

This next interview question is being asked all the time by hiring managers because they need to be convinced you can handle the stress and pressure that will come with the position. Not everyone can deal with pressure, so you have to give a confident and convincing answer.

Here’s our example answer:

“I handle stress and pressure by being organized and prioritising my tasks in advance so I know exactly what I am doing. I look ahead to see what potential problems I could encounter, and react calmly and decisively. I also handle stress and pressure by keeping fit and healthy, practicing mindfulness, and generally looking after myself.”

This is a tough question to answer honestly and don’t be fooled into thinking you need to say you’ve never failed. This question assesses two things. One, how honest you are, and two, whether you learn from your failures.

Here’s our example answer:

“My biggest failure was in my first ever job when the team I was a part of missed an important deadline. We didn’t have a good enough plan of action in place, and when we lost two team members half way through the project due to sickness, things went downhill quickly. I learned two things from that experience. Number one, to always have a definitive plan of what you are going to do, who’s going to do it, and by what time, and number two, to always have contingency plans in place for when things go wrong.”

This is another tricky interview question that is being asked often during job interviews. You must give something unique that makes you stand out. If you have a track record of achievement in previous roles, talk about it.

Here’s our example answer:

“I can offer you loyalty, a track record of achievement that I promise to replicate in this position, and significant experience that will help your company grow. I can bring diverse skills outside of my job description, such as social media marketing which we can use to help grow online sales, and a promise to help train new staff members when they join the company to get them up to speed quickly.”

This next interview question is one you really must prepare for. Before your interview, research the salary range for your role and industry so you have a figure to use in your answer.

Here’s my example answer:

“The salary range for this position and industry is between $38,00 and $48,000. Although I believe I am worth $48,000, I appreciate you don’t know me, and I have a duty to prove to you my worth. On that basis, I would be satisfied with a salary of $45,000 and I believe you will see a great return on your investment for that amount.”