Sunday 30 March 2014

Interview Questions

Recently , during one of my workshops, I was asked by a few people to tell them what were the most common interview questions and how they should go about it . 

This blog post is dedicated to them and all job aspirants preparing for interviews .  


  • Are you aware of the role and the responsibilities of the job you are applying ? Elaborate
  • What are your current responsibilities and duties ?
  • Describe your typical work day 
  • Which areas do you like the most about your current job and what do you like the least ?
  • Describe a problem which you have faced at work and what did you do to encounter it ?
  • Suppose you could not handle a problem yourself, what would you have done ?
  • Are you proud of any aspect of your current job ?  Tell us about some accomplishments at work .
  • Why do you think that you are suited to the job you have applied for ?
  • What has been your greatest disappointment so far ? 
  • How has this changed your view towards work and life ?
  • I see that you have switched jobs quite often. What are the reasons for your instability ?
  • Why do you want to leave your current organization ? 
  • What do you think about working in teams ? What works and what does not ?
  • What do you like the best about work on a team and what is the least ?
  • How do you see yourself after 5 years ? What are your long term goals ?
And then, there are my 3 interview Questions (Click on the link)

There are no right or wrong answer.... but in case someone wants to know what I would have answered to any of these question, put in your remarks and I will respond !
Cheers !


2 comments:

  1. Hi
    You have provided a very nice article for those people who are looking jobs opportunities like me.
    My question is about the second, third and fourth question. The questions requires someone to say more about his/her current job, supposing he/she is not employed and maybe it is the first job how should he tackle the questions?

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    1. Hi njunge ngure, if you are not employed - 1. were employed but currently don't have a job, then you should say that you currently do not have a job, but you can detail out the answers from your last job. 2. If you are a fresher, your answer will not be applicable.

      Hope this helps !

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