Brief Information: “Going for an interview? Don’t leave it to chance. Here are 100 important questions to prepare—covering HR, behavioral, technical, and tricky real-world scenarios. Perfect for job seekers who want to stand out!”

100 Questions Every Job Seeker Should Prepare Before the Interview

Personal Introduction & Background Tell me about yourself. Walk me through your resume. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why should we hire you? What makes you unique? What are your career goals? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What motivates you? What is your biggest achievement?

Job-Specific Questions Why do you want this job? What do you know about our company? Why are you leaving your current job? Describe your ideal work environment. What skills make you a good fit for this role? How does your previous experience apply here? What do you know about our products/services? What’s your expected salary? Are you willing to relocate? Are you open to travel?

Behavioral Questions  Tell me about a time you showed leadership. Describe a difficult situation and how you handled it. How do you handle stress or pressure? Give an example of a goal you set and how you achieved it. Tell me about a time you failed. What did you learn? Describe a conflict with a colleague and how you resolved it. Have you ever disagreed with a manager? Give an example of multitasking successfully. Describe a time you worked in a team. Tell me about a time you went above and beyond.

Communication & Soft Skills How do you handle criticism? How do you prioritize your tasks? How would you handle a difficult client or customer? What is your approach to time management? How do you stay organized? What’s your communication style? How do you keep yourself motivated? Do you prefer to work independently or in a team? How do you handle tight deadlines? How do you build relationships at work?

Leadership & Initiative Have you ever led a team or project? How do you delegate tasks? What is your leadership style? How do you inspire a team? Tell me about a time you took initiative. How do you handle underperforming team members? What’s the most difficult decision you’ve made at work? How do you handle responsibility? How do you measure team performance? How do you resolve team conflicts?

Technical / Domain Knowledge (Adaptable to any field) What tools or software are you proficient in? Describe your experience with [industry-specific task]. What certifications or training do you have? How do you stay updated with industry trends? What’s a recent technical challenge you solved? How do you handle errors or bugs? Describe a project you’re proud of. How do you ensure quality and accuracy? What KPIs or metrics have you worked with? How do you learn new technologies or tools?

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Tell me about a time you solved a complex problem. How do you analyze information to make a decision? What do you do when you don’t know the answer? Describe your decision-making process. How do you handle unexpected issues? Have you improved a process before? How do you approach brainstorming or idea generation? What’s your creative thinking style? How do you break down big tasks? How do you handle risk-taking?

Company Fit & Culture What do you know about our company culture? What values are important to you at work? What type of manager do you work best with? How do you handle a toxic work environment? What does a good day at work look like for you? How do you celebrate team wins? What kind of feedback do you prefer? Are you comfortable with hybrid/remote work? How do you contribute to a positive work culture? How would your previous manager describe you?

Ethical & Situational What would you do if you saw someone breaking company rules? Have you ever made a mistake at work? What did you do? How do you handle confidential information? If you missed a deadline, how would you handle it? What would you do if you had too many tasks at once? If your boss gave you an unclear task, how would you proceed? What would you do if a client became angry? How would you handle an ethical dilemma at work? Have you ever reported unethical behavior? How would you deal with unfair treatment?

Ending the Interview / Final Impression Do you have any questions for us? Why do you think you’re the best fit? When can you start? Are you interviewing elsewhere? How soon can you make a decision if selected? What do you think sets you apart from other candidates? Would you be open to contract work initially? How did you hear about this role? Is there anything else we should know about you? Do you have any concerns about the role or company?