Common Interview Questions and Answers

Interviews are an invaluable opportunity for employers to learn about a candidate. Effective interview questions help hiring managers learn about the candidates — who they are, how they work and whether they’ll make a good fit for the company.

As a job seeker, there’s no way to know for sure what questions will be asked in a job interview. Every interviewer is different and their questions may vary. However, there are several common interview questions you can expect to be asked. Understanding how to answer these popular interview questions and repeatedly rehearsing your answers before your interview will help you build confidence and respond effectively to the interview questions.

Whether you are preparing to interview a candidate or preparing to be interviewed as a candidate, this guide will surely help you equip yourself for a job interview session.

Below is a comprehensive list of regular and frequently asked interview questions. Click on each interview question to see how to answer them.