List of 100 common interview questions

Here’s a comprehensive list of 100 common interview questions across various categories, organized to help you prepare effectively for your next interview.

Introduction Questions

  1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?
  2. Why do you want to work for our company?
  3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  4. Where do you see yourself in five years?
  5. Why are you leaving your current job?
  6. How did you hear about this position?
  7. Why do you want this job?
  8. What do you know about our company?
  9. Can you walk me through your resume?
  10. What are your salary expectations?
  11. Why should we hire you?
  12. What makes you unique?
  13. Tell me about a challenge you faced
  14. How would you describe yourself?
  15. What motivates you?

Work Experience Questions

  1. Describe your current role
  2. What was your biggest accomplishment?
  3. How does your experience relate to this position?
  4. Tell me about a difficult project
  5. How do you handle stress?
  6. Can you give an example of teamwork?
  7. How do you prioritize tasks?
  8. Describe your management style
  9. What tools/software do you use daily?
  10. How do you stay organized?
  11. Tell me about a successful team project
  12. How do you handle feedback?
  13. Describe your typical day
  14. How do you delegate tasks?
  15. What’s your greatest achievement?
  16. How do you build relationships at work?
  17. Tell me about a time you went above and beyond
  18. Can you describe your problem-solving process?

Behavioral Questions

  1. Tell me about a time when… you overcame an obstacle
  2. Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly
  3. Give an example of innovation in your previous role
  4. Tell me about a difficult decision you made
  5. Describe how you handled conflict
  6. Can you give an example of leadership?
  7. Tell me about a project you led
  8. Describe a time when you received criticism
  9. How did you handle a tight deadline?
  10. Tell me about a team success story
  11. Describe a challenging customer interaction
  12. Can you share an example of creative problem-solving?
  13. Tell me about a goal you achieved
  14. Describe how you improved a process
  15. Can you give an example of mentoring someone?
  16. Tell me about a time you took initiative
  17. Describe how you handled change
  18. Tell me about a project you rescued
  19. Can you share an example of customer service excellence?

Career Development Questions

  1. Where do you see yourself professionally in 10 years?
  2. What skills are you looking to develop?
  3. How do you plan to contribute to our growth?
  4. What challenges are you looking for?
  5. How does this role fit into your career goals?
  6. What opportunities excite you most?
  7. How do you measure professional success?
  8. What kind of mentorship do you seek?
  9. How do you handle career setbacks?
  10. What’s your long-term vision?
  11. How do you balance work and personal life?
  12. What kind of feedback do you prefer?
  13. How do you prioritize learning opportunities?
  14. What makes you excited about this field?
  15. How do you evaluate career opportunities?

Closing Questions

  1. Do you have any questions for me?
  2. Is there anything else you’d like to share?
  3. What haven’t I asked that I should know?
  4. How soon can you start?
  5. Are you willing to travel/relocate?
  6. What’s your availability for interviews?
  7. Can you provide references?
  8. How does this compare to other opportunities you’re considering?
  9. What do you think sets you apart from other candidates?
  10. Is there anything that might prevent you from taking this role?
  11. What support do you need to succeed in this position?
  12. How do you plan to make an impact in the first 90 days?
  13. What are your expectations for growth within the company?
  14. How do you plan to contribute to company culture?
  15. Are there any concerns you have about the role?
  16. What would you like to learn more about regarding the position?
  17. How does this role align with your long-term goals?
  18. What kind of work environment do you thrive in?

Technical/Skill-Based Questions

  1. What programming languages do you know best?
  2. How do you stay current with industry trends?
  3. Explain [specific technical concept]
  4. Walk me through your debugging process
  5. How do you approach system design?
  6. What tools do you prefer for [task]?
  7. Can you explain [complex topic] simply?
  8. How do you handle data privacy?
  9. What’s your experience with [technology]?
  10. How do you optimize performance?
  11. Can you describe your testing methodology?
  12. How do you approach documentation?
  13. What security measures do you implement?
  14. Explain your development workflow
  15. How do you handle scalability?
  16. Can you describe your QA process?
  17. What metrics do you track?
  18. How do you approach continuous learning?
Please Share to