Job Interview Questions, Answers and Tips in English & French

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It’s important to be prepared to answer effectively to the questions that employers typically ask in an interview. Get ready to ace your upcoming job interview. Since these job interview questions are so common, hiring managers will expect you to be able to answer them smoothly and without hesitation.

Review the top ten questions you’ll most likely be asked at a job interview, plus examples of the best answers. Also, be sure to review the bonus questions at the end of the article, so you’re prepared for some of the more challenging questions that may come up during the interview.

Example: Tell me about yourself.

Be prepared to talk about yourself, and why you’re an excellent fit for the job you are applying for. Try to answer questions about yourself without giving out too much, or too little, personal information. You can start by sharing some of your personal interests and experiences that don’t relate directly to work, such as a favorite hobby or a brief account of where you grew up, your education, and what motivates you. It is ok to share some fun facts to show your personality to make the interview a little more relax and interesting.

Sometime interviews start with open-ended questions like, “Tell me about yourself.” The question to make you feel more comfortable during the interview process. It’s helps to get insight into your personality to help determine if  you’re a good fit for the job. This is one of several questions about you that you might hear during your interview.

Don’t Share Too Much – or Too Little – Information

Sharing too much or too little information isn’t a good idea. The interviewer doesn’t want to know everything about you, but disclosing too little can make him or her wonder why you aren’t more open.

Be careful about what you include in your answer – try to avoid potentially contentious subjects such as political or religious leanings, unless you are absolutely positive that your opinions would be well-received by your interviewer.

You should also avoid talking too much about family responsibilities or hobbies that might make your interviewer wonder whether you could commit yourself 100% to the job.

Are you ready to answer the following questions to prepare for your future job?

Tell me about yourself.
What is your greatest strength?
What is your greatest weakness?
Tell me about something that’s not on your resume.
How will your greatest strength help you perform?
How do you handle failure?
How do you handle success?
Do you consider yourself successful? Why?
How do you handle stress and pressure?
How would you describe yourself?
Describe a typical work week.
Are you lucky?
Are you nice?
Are you willing to fail?
Describe your work style.
Do you work well with other people?
Do you take work home with you?
How are you different from the competition?
How do you view yourself? Whom do you compare yourself to?
How does this job fit in with your career plan?
How many hours a week do you normally work?
How would you adjust to working for a new company?
How would you describe the pace at which you work?
How would your co-workers describe your personality?
Is there anything else we should know about you?
What motivates you?
Are you a self-motivator?
What do you find are the most difficult decisions to make?
What has been the greatest disappointment in your life?
What are you passionate about?
What are your hobbies?
What are your pet peeves?
What is your dream job?
What will you miss most about your last job?
What won’t you miss about your last job?
Would you rather be liked or respected?
Why should I take a risk on you?
If you could relive the last ten years of your life, what would you do differently?
Leaving Your Job
Employers almost always ask about why you left, or are leaving, your job. Be prepared with an explanation for why you’re moving on. Do make sure the reasons you give match what past employers will say about you if they are contacted for a reference.

Why are you leaving your job?
Why do you want to change jobs?
Why were you fired?
Why were you laid-off?
Why did you quit your job?
Why did you resign?
What have you been doing since your last job?
Why have you been out of work so long?
Salary
Some of the hardest questions to answer during a job interview are about compensation. Here’s what you will be asked and examples of the best answers. Questions about salary can be tricky to answer, and, in some locations, employers aren’t allowed to ask about your salary history.

Bonus Questions

Here are some related questions you may be asked during a job interview that will require some thought to answer. Consider how you’d respond, so you’re as prepared as possible to answer the hiring manager’s questions.H

How do you handle failure?

Do you work well with other people?

What can you do better for us than the other candidates?

We can help you prepare for your Interview

At DLC we will help you gain confident in achieving your Interview goals by showing you how to be the best candidate for the job!

1. Research the organization. This will help you answer questions — and stand out from less-prepared candidates. …
2. Compare your skills and qualifications to the job requirements. Analyze the job description. …
3. Prepare responses. …
4. Plan what to wear. …
5. Plan what to bring. …
6. Pay attention to non-verbal communication. …
7. Follow up.

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