The 50 most common job interview questions

Business Insider ^ | 11/05/2019 | Jacquelyn Smith and Erin McDowell

[SeekAndFind]

• When it comes to preparing for a job interview, anticipating which questions you'll be asked is the first step.
• Glassdoor sifted through tens of thousands of interview reviews to find the questions hiring managers most frequently ask.
• You should be prepared to tell your interviewer your greatest strengths and weaknesses, salary requirements, and more.

You've heard it a million times: Practice makes perfect.

That's especially true when it comes to interviewing for jobs.

The very best thing you can do is prepare. And the best way to prepare is to think about and rehearse (but not memorize!) responses to the questions you'll most likely be asked.

Not sure what those will be? The online jobs and career community Glassdoor sifted through tens of thousands of interview reviews to find the questions hiring managers most frequently ask. 

Some of these common questions could pop up in your next job interview. 

1. What are your strengths?

This is your chance to highlight your most appealing attributes and anything that isn't on your resume.

2. What are your weaknesses?

Don't panic when you're asked this dreaded question. Read this article to learn how to tackle it.

3. Why are you interested in working for [insert company name here]?

Be honest, but don't mention things like the great vacation policy or the awesome free snacks.

4. Where do you see yourself in five years? 10 years?

Dale Kurow, a New York-based executive coach, says that your response to this question can tell the company if you have the requisite work ethic, attitude, and loyalty to be a good hire in the long term.

[Larry Lucido]

“Where do you see yourself in five years?”

“Five years?? Hell, I’m already parked in the ‘Employee of the Month’ spot!”

[fruser1]

HR: What is your biggest weakness.

John: I’m very honest.

HR: I don’t think honesty is a weakness?

John: I don’t give a shit what you think.

[Keyhopper]

This this funniest thread every!
But your comment takes the cake.
OMG everyone is halarious

[smvoice]

Question 51- Why are you wearing your pajamas to this interview?

[Vermont Lt]

Those are horrible questions.

You want to learn about someone you ask them to relate a real world experience that demonstrates their “traits.”

If you have a practiced answers to the questions you are not going to learn a damn thing.

[Vermont Lt]

Where do I hope to be in 10 years?

Sitting on my ass at home, watching Price is Right.

[Thank You Rush]

“”I’ve forgotten what the basic one was named...before Windows Operating System””

How could I forget - it was DOS and it was horrible....

[minnesota_bound]

Answer: I need a job.
Company: You are hired.

I just got rid of months of delay in hiring.

[HonkyTonkMan]

[dfwgator]

“Goodnight. Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding.”

[Big Red Badger]

Now That is
HILARIOUS!

[Yaelle]

“Sell me this chicken.”

[SamAdams76]

I was actually interviewed in a bar once. This was mid 1980s. I ordered a gin and tonic. I guess that was an okay choice as I got offered the job.

[John Milner]

What is your biggest weakness? A: I can’t hit the curve ball.

What is your biggest weakness? A: I lack patience for overused interview questions.

[Ackackadack]

Interviewer: “Where do you see yourself in five years?”
Me (collecting my thoughts): What is this,1985? Who still uses this as a serious question? Clearly a rookie interviewer who doesn’t want to be here.

[Oatka]

ODS???