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
- Can you tell me a little about yourself?
- Why do you want to work for our company?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Why are you leaving your current job?
- How did you hear about this position?
- Why do you want this job?
- What do you know about our company?
- Can you walk me through your resume?
- What are your salary expectations?
- Why should we hire you?
- What makes you unique?
- Tell me about a challenge you faced
- How would you describe yourself?
- What motivates you?
Work Experience Questions
- Describe your current role
- What was your biggest accomplishment?
- How does your experience relate to this position?
- Tell me about a difficult project
- How do you handle stress?
- Can you give an example of teamwork?
- How do you prioritize tasks?
- Describe your management style
- What tools/software do you use daily?
- How do you stay organized?
- Tell me about a successful team project
- How do you handle feedback?
- Describe your typical day
- How do you delegate tasks?
- What’s your greatest achievement?
- How do you build relationships at work?
- Tell me about a time you went above and beyond
- Can you describe your problem-solving process?
Behavioral Questions
- Tell me about a time when… you overcame an obstacle
- Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly
- Give an example of innovation in your previous role
- Tell me about a difficult decision you made
- Describe how you handled conflict
- Can you give an example of leadership?
- Tell me about a project you led
- Describe a time when you received criticism
- How did you handle a tight deadline?
- Tell me about a team success story
- Describe a challenging customer interaction
- Can you share an example of creative problem-solving?
- Tell me about a goal you achieved
- Describe how you improved a process
- Can you give an example of mentoring someone?
- Tell me about a time you took initiative
- Describe how you handled change
- Tell me about a project you rescued
- Can you share an example of customer service excellence?
Career Development Questions
- Where do you see yourself professionally in 10 years?
- What skills are you looking to develop?
- How do you plan to contribute to our growth?
- What challenges are you looking for?
- How does this role fit into your career goals?
- What opportunities excite you most?
- How do you measure professional success?
- What kind of mentorship do you seek?
- How do you handle career setbacks?
- What’s your long-term vision?
- How do you balance work and personal life?
- What kind of feedback do you prefer?
- How do you prioritize learning opportunities?
- What makes you excited about this field?
- How do you evaluate career opportunities?
Closing Questions
- Do you have any questions for me?
- Is there anything else you’d like to share?
- What haven’t I asked that I should know?
- How soon can you start?
- Are you willing to travel/relocate?
- What’s your availability for interviews?
- Can you provide references?
- How does this compare to other opportunities you’re considering?
- What do you think sets you apart from other candidates?
- Is there anything that might prevent you from taking this role?
- What support do you need to succeed in this position?
- How do you plan to make an impact in the first 90 days?
- What are your expectations for growth within the company?
- How do you plan to contribute to company culture?
- Are there any concerns you have about the role?
- What would you like to learn more about regarding the position?
- How does this role align with your long-term goals?
- What kind of work environment do you thrive in?
Technical/Skill-Based Questions
- What programming languages do you know best?
- How do you stay current with industry trends?
- Explain [specific technical concept]
- Walk me through your debugging process
- How do you approach system design?
- What tools do you prefer for [task]?
- Can you explain [complex topic] simply?
- How do you handle data privacy?
- What’s your experience with [technology]?
- How do you optimize performance?
- Can you describe your testing methodology?
- How do you approach documentation?
- What security measures do you implement?
- Explain your development workflow
- How do you handle scalability?
- Can you describe your QA process?
- What metrics do you track?
- How do you approach continuous learning?