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What Kind of Questions to Expect in an Interview

Updated: Jul 13, 2023



Job interviews are a common tool in the talent acquisition process of employers. As part of the preparations for a job interview, it is highly advised to practice answering possible questions. The questions of a job interview tend to follow a common template or address common topics. The content of the question and expected answer depend on the relevant field of expertise of the job offered.


Thus, practicing the content of possible answers, the pace and length in which to answer them, as well as the implementation of eye contact, hand gestures, and other gestures is important to your success in your future job interview.


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Usually, the job interview begins with introductions (as many as needed) and the opportunity for the candidate for the job (the job seeker) to introduce themselves. Another option is for interviewer to use one of the interview questions to achieve the same by asking “please tell us about yourself”. Another version of the same question may be “please tell us about yourself and why you think you are a good fit for this job and our company”. This question is somewhat similar to the next question explained – “Why us?”…


The most common first question of the official part of the interview is “why us?”. Using this question, the employer wants to know if:

  • You have done your “homework” and have researched the employer

  • You know what they are about

  • You know what their vision, mission, and values are

  • You understand the actual job description

  • You are able to identify with the job requirements

  • You have a meaningful connection with the job as described

  • You are passionate about getting this job!


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The following questions usually greatly depend on the nature of the job you have applied for. Leadership position related questions will focus on the following:

  • Your dominant leadership style

  • Your dominant communication style

  • Conflict management and resolution

  • Failures and successes

  • Related credentials and skills

  • Setting goals and objectives; Your method of achieving them

  • Perception of teamwork

  • Fund raising (if relevant)

  • Community relations (if relevant)

  • Strategic planning

  • Marketing and sales (if relevant)

  • Innovation and entrepreneurial nature (if relevant)

  • Ability to prioritize

  • Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness

  • Other as relevant


If and when the job offered is not of leadership and/or management nature, questions tend to relate to the following:

  • Previous related work experience

  • Teamwork

  • Credentials and skills

  • Perceptions of processes

  • Time management

  • Ability to prioritize

  • Innovation and entrepreneurial nature (if relevant)

  • Salary and work conditions

  • Other as relevant


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