Top 25 Common Interview Questions and Answers for any Type of Job

To get a job you have to first clear an Interview. If you want to clear an interview then you need to prepare for it beforehand.

In an interview they will ask different types of questions according to the job you are applying for.

Some questions are basic that is common for any interview and some of them are very technical based upon the particular job.

In this article, I will tell you top 25 interviews questions and their answers which are very common and can be asked for any type of job.

25 Most Common Interview Questions and Answers

It really does not matter the type of job you are applying for because following 25 questions and answers are very common & non technical that you are going to be asked.

1) Give an Introduction of Yourself

In any interview, first thing that is being asked is your introduction. You need to tell about yourself.

Your introduction should be as long as possible. An exhaustive introduction gives a nice impression to the people who are taking interview.

Tell everything about yourself candidly from family life to professional life.

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2) Why you want a Job here?

Tell, I want a job because I want to serve your company. I feel this is the best company that is going to understand my worth so I am here.

Don’t tell you are there only to make some money. Give an answer that is more professional.

You can add something to it.

3) Have You Worked Earlier? If yes then why did you leave that Company?

If you are a fresher then say it simply no I haven’t. This is my first job.

But if you have worked somewhere then you should explain why you left the previous company.

Your answer should be the previous company was not the right place for me because of work environment.

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4) Tell me highs and lows of your previous job?

You need to answer cautiously. You should share you moments when you did really well for the company and company hugely benefited from your effort.

While mentioning lows you should tell how the previous company let you down.

While telling highs brag yourself and while mentioning lows put the blame on your company. This would be the best answer.

5) What do you know about this company?

Before you go for an interview you must have done thorough research of the company where you are applying.

Basic research on Google and Wikipedia is more than enough.

You need to collect information like what services and products that particular company offers, next is its workforce, yearly turnover, name of the founder and CEO.

That is it.

6) Are you looking for another job?

Your answer should be no, absolutely not. It really does not matter whether you are looking for another job or not.

Your answer must be straightaway no. It is because if you say yes you are looking for another job then it will give an impression that you are not serious and you might leave the company anytime.

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7) For how long would you work here?

If this is asked then you should tell I just want to see this company grow. So until I start contributing something significant to this company I will work here.

I do not have any plan to move to another company. This should be your answer. You need to convince them that you are going to work with time for a long time.

8) How your goal would coincide with company’s goal?

You should try your best to persuade interviewee that your objective and company’s goal are same. Your success is in the company’s success.

You should not imply that your ambition is somehow different from what company wants to achieve. In fact, both are same and coinciding.

9) How are you different from rest of the candidates?

This is very obvious question and you should expect it anytime.

Your answer should be my ambition, outstanding academic qualification, long experience, vast knowledge, great problem solving ability and sharp analytical skills makes me different from rest of others.

If you like it then you could add more to it.

10) What are your strengths and Weaknesses?

I hope this question would be very easy to answer. You could tell your strengths mentioned in last paragraph.

When it comes to weakness then you should never say no I don’t have any weakness. It’s little bit over the head.

So you should tell at least one weakness to balance or look impartial.

You could tell I trust somebody so easily or I am too merciful and that is my weakness. Here is an good article from Monster to identify your strengths & weaknesses.

11) Could you tell me about your working style?

You should illustrate how you work daily. Tell things like how good you are when it comes to teamwork and leadership. You are ready to work and co-operate with anyone.

You are very flexible and finish your work at right time. You do not like any complacency while working. Basically, you are very professional when it comes to the working style.

12) What are all those skills you have to work efficiently?

I think we have answered this question earlier. But here you need to go into the details and explain every skill that you have.

You need to tell about decision making ability, teamwork, obedient to your boss and mangers, punctual, hardworking, multitasking, and flexible and things like that.

13) How long would it take you to make a substantial contribution to this company?

Tell them I am very skilled person and I learn things very quickly.

Hence, it would not take more than a month to learn everything about the job. After then I would start contributing in the growth of the company.

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14) What is your best achievement so far?

If you are a fresher then it would be really hard to give an answer because you haven’t made any mark on the company.

But if you are experienced then you should have something to tell about your achievements.

You could tell how you helped the company to make profit only because of your hard work and right planning and strategy.

Even if you don’t have any achievement which is quite a possibility then also you should tell something. Like how you helped the team to get things done so easily as you motivated others.

15) What type of boss you would like to work with?

You should answer this question very smartly saying you are ready to work with any type of boss. It really does not matter whether he is cool or short tempered.

You can work with anyone. Interview must not get an impression that you are not compatible with certain kind of people.

16) What your previous boss and colleagues say about you?

Your obvious response should be very positive. You should not tell that they hold something against you or they have some negative feelings.

Always tell you were in their good books. Your boss and other senior managers liked you.

17) Have you ever faced a challenging situation and how did you managed it?

You could tell a brief story. It goes like this. When you were working in your previous company suddenly one of your team members who were a graphic designer quits. And you had to finish and submit the work by the next day.

Therefore instead of panicking I handled the situation by hiring a freelancer from a website. He finished the work on time and we were able to submit our project on time.

18) Are you willing to travel and relocate?

You should be ready and prepared to travel at least. If it comes to relocate with your entire family then you should answer according to your wisdom.

If you feel you can settle somewhere else then you should answer yes.

19) If your boss asks something to do unethical then would you be ready?

Straightaway tell no. Your answer should be you are not going to compromise on ethics and integrity.

Hence, you will not do anything that undermines the company. So I will not go by something that is unethical and if pressure is put upon me then I will quit but will not compromise.

20) Would you be ready to go beyond the call of your duty?

Again answer straightly yes you would be ready to beyond call of duty if a situation or circumstance arises.

If company needs me to work for extra hours without paying bonus then I would be ready to help the company in hard times.

It is a different thing that in reality no one does. But here your answer should be yes for the moment.

21) Do you have any health Issues – Mental or Physical?

The company would like to know whether you mentally sound or not. Your obvious answer should be you are absolutely fine.

You do not have any issues regarding your mental or physical health. You should be just honest.

22) What is your salary expectation?

Here you should not shy away while telling your expectation. However, you should never ask about the salary during the interview. Let them ask about it.

You should give a decent amount as per the company standard. Your expectation should not be too much that company can’t pay.

Hence, do the balancing act.

23) You seem to be over-qualified and too experienced for this job. What you have to say?

Well! You should reply I would be more than happy to do this job even if I am over-qualified which I am not.

Your answer should be neither I am too experienced nor over-qualified. I think I am absolutely fit for this job.

Keep it simple.

24) Where do you see yourself in next 3 to 5 years from now?

You must answer confidently by saying I would be leading a team of 10 to 20 fresher under me.

In next 3 to 5 years I would be at the senior managerial post responsible for the daily tactical operations of the company.

My presence for next 5 years would enormously benefit the company.

You should convince them by saying that you matter a lot.

25) Do you have anything to ask us?

You could ask one question that when I have to join the company and start my work. I myself and many others asked this question.

If you have any doubt then you could ask without hesitating.

So these were 25 most common interview questions that you would expect in any Interview irrespective of job profile.

I have tried by best to put all 25 questions in right order. However, it is not necessary that in an interview you would be asked questions in an order mentioned above.

Some questions can be asked before or after others but they would ask most probably these 25 questions only.

So prepare yourself and if you have any question in mind then please let us know through your comments and feedback.