Experts suggest these are the 3 most common job interview questions and how to answer them effectively.
Time and again, certain questions arise in each job interview.
According to a study by Final Round AI, the two most frequently asked interview questions are "Why do you want to work here?" and "Tell me about yourself?" based on an analysis of over 190,000 interview reviews on Glassdoor at 179 American companies with over 10,000 employees.
Rewritten: By preparing answers to frequently asked questions, you can establish a positive tone, enhance your self-assurance, and improve your interview experience.
The three most commonly asked interview questions, as reported by Final Round AI, and how to answer them effectively, according to experts.
1. Why do you want to work here?
A well-considered response to the question of why you want to work at a specific company can aid a recruiter in determining your compatibility with the position and distinguishing you from candidates who are merely applying to any job on their list.
To truly understand a company, go beyond its homepage and delve into its mission, recent news, and employee reviews, advised career coach Emily Liou in a 2022 interview with CNBC Make It.
Liou stated that he is excited to join the company and contribute to its mission by utilizing his skills to solve problems and contribute to key initiatives.
2. Tell me about yourself
Interviews often begin with the icebreaker question "Tell me about yourself," but this question can be particularly difficult to answer.
"An executive recruiter, Jeff Hyman, advised CNBC in August that a lengthy, uninteresting response could end an interview promptly. He cautioned against providing a detailed account of one's life story and resume."
William Vanderbloemen, CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, advised focusing on a concise elevator pitch that showcases strengths, experience, and enthusiasm for the role in 2023.
In 2019, executive coach Vivian Garcia-Tunon advised job seekers to share with their hiring managers something they won't learn from their application. To do this, they should provide specific examples of projects or accomplishments that had a measurable impact. It's important to avoid overusing "we" and focus on personal contributions to showcase individual strengths.
3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
In 2020, J.T. O'Donnell, a career coach, stated that understanding your strengths and weaknesses is crucial for hiring managers to evaluate your self-awareness and potential for growth.
O'Donnell advised seeking feedback from former colleagues and managers about one's strengths and areas for improvement, and then evaluating which traits are consistently mentioned.
In a job interview, it is recommended to provide specific examples of past successes when discussing strengths, and to mention a weakness that won't hinder your performance when discussing weaknesses, focusing 10% on explaining the weakness and 90% on describing the steps you're taking to improve it, according to career advice content creator Erin McGoff in CNBC Make It's How to Ace Your Job Interview course.
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