Examples of Common Interview Questions

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The types of questions you may be asked will differ according to the requirements of the particular job. Generally speaking, there are two types of interview: the general interview and the technical interview. These interview types differ according to the questions asked. The questions asked in the general interview remain very similar regardless of the job. In this style of interview, the aim is to test the candidate for their communication skills and confidence.

Some examples of typical questions are:

* Can you please tell us what educational qualifications you have? * What school/university etc did you attend to complete your education? * What particular position in our company have you applied for? * Do you feel confident that you can obtain this job? * What was your job before applying for this one? * Are you looking for a stable and permanent job with our company or would you consider leaving after a period of time? * What is the highest priority for you: the payment, job satisfaction, job security, or convenience? * What was the level of your previous salary? * What expectations do you have of our company? What payment would you expect if you were successful in obtaining this position? * What knowledge do you possess about our company? * Are there any medical or disability issues regarding your ability to perform the tasks required in this position? Do you have any specific requirements to assist you at work? * What other interests and hobbies do you pursue? * Briefly detail a few examples of when you applied your analytical abilities in the past. * What are your long-term goals? * What are your short-term goals? * Where do you expect to be five years from now? * Tell us why you think that you are the best person for this job. * Why did you choose to leave your previous employment? * Tell us what you think is meant by ?a team player?? * Can you cite examples from the past when you demonstrated that you were a team player? * How would you handle a dispute with a colleague? * Can you provide us with a few examples from the past, when you were able to successfully avoid an argument? * Can you give a brief description of an interesting incident that happened during your previous job? * What do you feel you can achieve by having the opportunity to work with this company? * Whereabouts do you live? * Would you be comfortable if you were offered a transfer in the future? * (If living at a distance) Would you have any difficulties with traveling this distance each day? * Is there anything that you would like to know about this company?

These are just some of the common personal questions frequently asked for any number of jobs. This group of questions may be asked by a separate interviewer who is especially appointed to ask them. The other type, the technical questions are asked by the technical interviewers.

When you are answering these questions it is extremely important that your answers depict clear and professional thinking. At all times you should answer them with confidence.

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