17 GREAT ANSWERS to COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS! (PASS YOUR INTERVIEW!)

Hello there.

My name is Richard McMunn

and I have been a hiring manager

and recruitment expert for more than 30 years.

And in this training lesson,

I will give you 17 unique top scoring answers to the most common interview

questions.

If you want to pass your interview at the first attempt,

make sure you stay tuned.

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Let's get started with interview question number one.

Right at the start of your interview,

you will have to answer "Tell me about yourself."

Let me give you several brilliant tips for giving the perfect answer.

Tip number one.

I recommend you keep your answer professional.

You should avoid talking about personal details, relationship status, hobbies, or family.

Tip number two.

I also recommend you keep your answer to no longer than 60 seconds in

duration.

So here is the best answer you can give in any job interview.

Write this down.

Tell me about yourself.

Here we go.

Thank you for the opportunity to interview for this position

and I am very excited about the possibility of working here.

Before applying, I studied the job description

and I am confident I have the skills needed to excel in the role.

My interpersonal skills, positive attitude, self-discipline,

and organizing capabilities mean I can quickly fit into your team.

I have a track record of achievement.

In my last role,

I was praised by my manager for my strong work ethic,

passion for customer service, and how I took ownership of problems.

And if you hire me,

I will be a positive company role model

and take on feedback from my manager

so that I become a top-performing member of the company.

That is a brilliant 60-second answer

that will help you impress at the start of your job interview.

Interview question number two.

Why do you want this job?

Let me give you two powerful tips.

Tip number one.

I recommend you say you want the job for three reasons.

Tip number two, do not say you want the job

because it's close to where you live

or the pay and benefits are favorable.

Do not say either of those things.

Here's exactly what to say in my brilliant top-scoring answer.

Why do you want this job?

Here we go.

I want this job for three reasons.

First, I am genuinely passionate about this work and industry.

We spend approximately 25% of our lives at work,

and I want that time to be spent doing a job

that I love for a company

that values my contribution.

I also want this job

because my research tells me you are innovative

and supportive.

I will have the opportunity to continue to develop my skills at your company,

which is very important to me.

And finally, I want this job because your online customer reviews are very positive.

It is clear from the customer feedback

that you have high standards

and a set of company values

that align with mine.

That is another brilliant answer that will help you get hired.

Now, don't go anywhere

because I still have many more questions

and brilliant tips and answers to give you,

but when you are ready,

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Here is the next question.

What are your greatest strengths?

Here's my brilliant tips to help you give the perfect answer.

Tip number one.

If you read the job description before your interview,

it will reveal the strengths the employer is looking for

and you can give them in your answer.

Tip number two.

Now, I recommend you give three to four strengths

that will add value in the role.

Here are the best strengths you can give in any interview.

What are your greatest strengths?

My greatest strengths are dependability, resourcefulness, self-discipline, and collaboration.

I am highly dependable.

You will only have to tell me to do something once

and I guarantee it will be done on time

and to the expected standard.

I am resourceful whenever problems occur.

For example, in my last role,

the company website crashed late on a Friday afternoon.

Despite having no website technical knowledge,

I researched potential problems online and quickly determined that the server was outdated.

And once the server was upgraded, the problem disappeared.

Finally, I am a strong team player.

I always put the needs of my team above my own

and I work hard to achieve our combined objectives.

I am sure you will agree these answers will impress in any job interview.

Question number four, be very careful when answering this question.

What is your biggest weakness?

Tip number one, do not say you don't have any weaknesses

or that your weakness is

that you are a perfectionist.

This question assesses honesty because we all have weaknesses and self-awareness.

Tip number two, I recommend you say what your weakness is before outlining what

you have been doing to improve.

Here's the best answer you can give.

This is a great weakness by the way.

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is impatience.

I prefer to work at a fast pace,

so when the progress of my team is slowed down by external contractors

or suppliers who don't have the same work ethic,

I can get slightly frustrated.

However, I have been learning to develop my persuasive communication skills to encourage others

to increase work speed

and output to help my team achieve its goals.

That is a brilliant unique weakness and just out of interest, that weakness, impatience,

has always been my biggest weakness,

but it is also a strength

because I tend to complete more work than the average person.

Question number five, where do you see yourself in five years?

Again, be very careful how you answer this tough question.

Tip number one, do not say you plan to be working elsewhere in five

years' time.

If you say that, you won't get hired.

Tip number two, in your answer say

that you want to complete training courses

and also become a top performing trusted member of the company.

Here's a brilliant answer for you to write down and practice.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I have three goals that I want to achieve in the next 5 years.

Goal number one is to secure employment at your company

and quickly become a trusted member of the team.

My second goal is to develop new skills

and learn more about the company

and its operations.

My outlook is simple.

If I develop vital skills and learn about the company,

I will always be of value.

And finally, my third goal is to eventually gain promotion.

I'd like to be recognized by the company as someone suitable for career advancement.

Ultimately, I want to build a long-term career here.

Again, that answer will get you hired.

Question six.

What would you do if you didn't get along with a co-worker?

Here's two brilliant tips.

Tip number one.

Now, this question assesses teamwork and collaboration skills.

Tip number two.

In your answer, say that you would work hard to improve the working relationship.

Here's the best answer you can give.

What would you do if you didn't get along with a co-worker?

I tend to get along with most people.

However, if I did encounter this situation,

I would work hard to build a connection

so that we could work harmoniously for the team's benefit.

I would take every opportunity to collaborate with them on tasks and projects,

ascertain their strengths, and try to complement them with my skills and knowledge.

I'd spend time with them during breaks to improve the professional relationship.

If you hire me, my goal is to become a trusted, respected,

and valuable team member that fits in, supports my co-workers, and adds value.

Another brilliant, unique answer.

Question number seven.

This is a tricky one.

Why should we hire you?

Here are two great tips.

Tip number one.

Do not be afraid to sell yourself in your answer.

I recommend you give three reasons why they should hire you over the other

candidates.

Here they are in my best top-scoring answer.

Why should we hire you?

You should hire me for three reasons.

First, I am commercially aware.

I understand that you are running a business that must succeed.

I have a duty to give you a strong return on my salary.

Second, I am workplace ready.

I have a strong work ethic.

I know how to build positive relations with co-workers, clients, and customers,

and I am a quick learner.

Finally, you should hire me

because I am a fast worker who tends to complete more work than the

average person.

This will ensure you quickly see the contribution I am making towards the company's

commercial and financial goals.

Three brilliant reasons why they should choose you over the other candidates.

Interview question number eight.

What are your salary expectations?

Here are two outstanding tips to help you.

Tip number one.

Now, a great way to answer this tough question is to say

that salary is not your priority right now.

Tip number two.

I recommend you put the onus on the employer to disclose their salary range.

Here's what to say and how to say it.

What are your salary expectations?

Salary my top priority right now,

as I'd prefer to first ensure

that I am the right fit for your company.

I do genuinely want to work here,

so if you decide

that I am a great fit for the team

and would like to progress things,

then I would love to hear the salary range that fits with your budget.

We could then discuss what a suitable salary would look like based on my

knowledge,

experience, and what I can bring to your company.

That's a great way to answer

that tricky question because you are saying

that salary isn't your top priority.

Instead, you want to find a company

that wants you and where you can add value from day one.

Interview question number nine.

Tell me about the time you worked on a team.

Here's two of my brilliant tips.

Tip number one.

Now, this is called a behavioral interview question.

I recommend you use what is called the STAR method to structure your answer

because the STAR method is recognized by all hiring managers.

Situation, task, action, and result.

Here is the perfect STAR method answer to help you.

Tell me about the time you worked on a team.

Here we go.

In my last role,

I worked on a six-person team whose responsibility was to find ways to help

the company make efficiency savings

and boost sales.

Our task was to help the company increase profitability

while still maintaining quality service standards.

We held a team meeting to discuss ideas.

I suggested we implement AI customer service chatbots on the website to respond to

customer inquiries.

The current system meant that customers had to email their questions,

and there was usually a 24-hour delay before they received a reply.

Others in the team suggested we source a cheaper courier company to ship customer

orders as there had been several complaints about delayed shipments.

At the end of the team meeting,

we had seven great ideas that my manager approved.

After he gave us permission to implement all of them,

we set to work utilizing each other's strengths.

Following an intense three-week team collaboration, all of the ideas had been implemented,

and we quickly started to see positive results.

Customer service standards improved, shipping costs had reduced by 17%,

and sales were boosted by 19% due to the instant replies customers received from

the AI customer service chatbot.

That is a fantastic answer

because it tells the interviewer you can work closely

as a team to achieve combined objectives.

Interview question 10.

What would you do if you disagreed with a manager's decision?

Tip number one.

This tough question is assessing confidence and communication skills.

Tip number two.

I recommend you say

that you would not be afraid to offer alternative solutions

if you felt there was a better way of working.

Here is a brilliant top-scoring answer.

What would you do if you disagreed with a manager's decision?

If I felt there was an alternative way of doing things

that could help the company,

I would speak up.

I would put forward my idea respectfully, calmly, and professionally.

As a team member, I have a responsibility to help the company succeed,

so I would always put forward ideas for improvement.

However, if my manager pushed back on my ideas,

I would commit wholeheartedly to their original decision.

The perfect answer.

Interview question 11.

Tell me about a time when you had to overcome a challenging problem.

Tip number one.

Again, this is a behavioral interview question,

so I recommend you use the STAR method: situation, task, action, and result.

Tip number two.

The question assesses resilience and problem-solving capabilities.

Here's the best answer you can give.

Tell me about a time when you had to overcome a challenging problem.

In my last role, we received an incorrect stock shipment from a supplier,

which meant customer orders were significantly delayed.

Our task as a team was to find a solution to this challenging problem.

Now, although the situation was not directly our fault,

we had to take responsibility for it.

I volunteered to contact all customers by telephone to explain the reason for the

delay in their orders being fulfilled.

With my manager's approval,

I also refunded their shipping fees

and offered a discount on their next purchase for the inconvenience.

Others in the team set to work finding an alternative stock supplier who could

ship orders directly to our customers to save time.

Once all customers had been contacted and an alternative supplier sourced,

we put steps in place to prevent the same situation from happening again.

Despite the situation being challenging, all customers received their orders within two working days,

and we managed to source a better stock supplier with improved terms,

which improved customer service standards.

You can see how effective the STAR method is for answering behavioral interview questions.

Interview question 12.

What's your greatest achievement?

Tip number one.

This question is being asked to assess your ability to achieve great things.

If you have a track record of achievement,

you will be more likely to get offered the job.

Tip number two.

I recommend you give an example of where you achieved something significant,

preferably as part of a team.

Here is a brilliant answer.

What's your greatest achievement?

My greatest achievement was in my last role,

where I worked on a team

that helped the company achieve the best ever sales for a new company product.

Everyone on the team was required to put forward ideas to launch the product.

I suggested we use AI to define our target audience

and create social media adverts with high click-through potential.

I also suggested we offer our customer database a discount on the introductory launch

price.

Others on the team suggested we use affiliates to promote the product

and offline advertising.

After we launched the product using a combination of the team's best ideas,

we quickly surpassed the company's previous best ever product launch sales.

And I put the success of the launch down to our combined efforts, creativity,

and determination for it to succeed.

A great answer.

Interview question 13 needs a careful response.

Describe yourself in three words.

Tip number one.

This question is harder to answer than it looks.

Choose your three words very carefully.

Tell the interviewer what your three words are

and then explain how they will benefit the team

or the company.

Here's the best answer you can give.

Describe yourself in three words.

I would describe myself as disciplined, collaborative, and commercially aware.

My disciplined work style means I can be relied upon to complete all tasks

on time and to the expected standard.

My collaborative approach means I support co-workers, help train new starters,

and I always focus on the team's objectives.

Finally, my commercial awareness means I understand

that you are running a business

and I have a responsibility to give you a great return on my salary.

Interview question 14.

How would you resolve a customer complaint?

Tip number one.

This question is assessing customer service skills.

If you get it wrong, you won't get offered a job.

Tip number two, in your answer,

be sure to say

that you would act

as a positive role model

while helping the customer.

Here's the best answer, write this down.

How would you resolve a customer complaint?

First, I would remember

that I am a representative of your company

and I would therefore be calm,

polite, respectful, and professional.

I would allow the customer

or client time to explain the problem to me

and I would use active listening skills.

I would then ask questions to clarify the exact issue before creating several solutions

that I would present to the customer.

During the complaints resolution stage,

I would keep the customer updated on progress

and contact them after everything had been resolved to ensure they were still satisfied.

That is a perfect way to resolve a customer complaint.

Interview question 15.

Tell me about the time you made a mistake. you have never made a

mistake.

Tip number one.

So, don't say you have never made a mistake

because the question is assessing honesty

and your desire to improve.

Tip number two.

At the start of your answer,

say that you always take responsibility for any mistakes.

Here's the best way to answer this common question.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake.

I rarely make mistakes, but if I do,

I take full responsibility for them and I learn.

When I started my last job,

my manager gave me a simple task to complete.

Unfortunately, in my haste to get the job completed quickly,

I missed an important part of the brief.

As soon as I realized, I apologized to my manager, explained what had happened,

and I put things right.

Since then, I always listen fully to instructions, take notes,

and ask questions to clarify.

A brilliant answer.

Interview question 16, again, needs a very confident response.

How do you prioritize your work?

Tip number one.

Again, if you can't give a confident answer,

you won't get hired

because the job role requires you to organize

and prioritize your work effectively.

Tip number two.

Now, I recommend you say

that you use a color-coded system to prioritize your tasks

and projects.

Here's the best answer.

How do you prioritize your work?

I generally use a color-coded system to organize

and prioritize tasks based on importance.

Red tasks are urgent and they require my immediate attention.

Blue tasks are second

and green tasks can be left for

when I have more time available.

When I am under pressure, I remain calm, focused on the task,

I block out distractions, and I work hard until my responsibilities are fully completed.

You can see how effective it is

when you say that you use a color-coded priority system.

Question 17, that's the end of your interview.

Do you have any questions?

Here's two great tips.

Tip number one, do not say you don't have any questions.

I recommend you also avoid questions about pay, time off, or benefits.

Tip number two, I recommend you ask two to three questions

that further demonstrate your desire to do great things at the company.

Here's the best response.

Write these down.

Do you have any questions for us?

Thank you, I have three questions, please.

What is it that the top performing employees do here to succeed?

Can you please tell me more about the team I would be a part

of in this role

and their responsibilities?

And finally, is there any additional information I can read to learn more about

your company while I wait to hear the result of my interview?

Those, I am sure you will agree, are three impressive questions.

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