Preparing for interview and job opportunities can be daunting. Read through our most common interview questions and tips on how to answer them.

1. Tell me about yourself
A quick snap shot, overview of your resume, your achievements & goals

2. What are your strong/weak points?
Bring three strengths that have benefited your previous roles. Only bring one weakness & show how you are working to better this

3. Why should I hire you?
Explain how you are qualified for this role & how your personality & skills will benefit their business

4. What do you know about us?
Make sure you research the company beforehand & have key points on what they do & their moto

5. Why do you want to work for us?
Show them your passion for the position & your knowledge of what they have to offer

6. What did you like/dislike about your current job?
Show positive comparison on areas in this new role that you believe will be better than your current role

7. Why are you leaving?
Be honest, explain that you are looking for challenges & changes

8. Tell me about your role in a successful project?
Show you are a hard worker & that you have prepared with two recent examples & the benefits of these successes

9. How much do you think this position pays?
Don’t mention pay unless the question is asked. Show that you are willing to work with them to come to an agreed rate

10. Where do you see yourself in five years?
Have goals that you would like to achieve, whilst it may not be planned be sure to have something to explain

Do your research on other common interview questions, practice & have questions ready to ask them if needed.

-Kaitlin-