Being a qualified candidate for any job cannot be measured by its edutainment alone. One has to be adept at establishing good impressions. And to help you stand out from other candidates, prepare ahead of time by learning the most common interview questions so you can give the best answers. A typical interview will likely consist of the following interview questions and answers:

1. Among all the questions, being asked to talk about yourself is the best option for any employer. Others will say that they are hardworking, loyal and trustworthy. Remember that you have to be remarkable without appearing indifferent or arrogant. Introduce yourself using the Unique Selling Proposition, which is a short factual sentence. This has been used for many years by numerous brand labels. This is effective in generating the recall factor. For example, “I have been an active researcher for (company name) for 3 years, leading various research missions and writing modules under the urban community development program.” The conversation will then turn in your favor since you have already established different points of interest for your work history.

2. Now that you’re selling yourself, be careful when answering the question “why should we hire you?” Expand your achievements, skills, knowledge and skills. Keep in mind that everything you say has to be related to the position so that the interviewer sees that you can be an “asset to this organization.” A portfolio of your production can substantiate your claims.

3. When asked “What is your biggest weakness?” don’t hesitate to be honest. Sometimes accepting defeat will show people how you balance your professional life. Tell him that by recognizing his shortcoming, he has developed ways to improve his skills and how to respond to a particular situation. This then can also become your greatest strength, which is having foresight and open-mindedness.

4. Another eminent question concerns “what work environment do you prefer?” The interviewer will ask this main question so that he can get an overview of whether you are a team player or not. It would be safe to answer that you have worked efficiently in both team efforts and individual assignments.

5. If they ask you how you handle stress, remember to project a positive attitude in this situation. Just describe how you respond to problems like taking a breath, practicing meditation exercises, or coming up with solutions right away instead of delving into depression.

6. “Why did you leave your last job?” is perhaps one of the most intriguing questions. First of all, don’t talk bad about your previous job. Tell him that you left because you want to grow by learning new things and experiencing a new environment. However, disclose any legal issues or relevant issues, as this company will likely request an evaluation from your previous employer.

7. Conversely, if you have been unemployed for a few months, the interviewer will ask, “What have you been doing since your last job?” Let’s say he has been working to improve his trade or has had to attend to personal matters such as death or illness. Again, such claims must be validated by certificates or other documentation files.

8. Towards the end of the interview, you will be asked “how much salary do you need?” Overestimate or underestimate your value and that of the company. Do your research beforehand on the salary by employee level offered by the organization. Evaluate your skills, experience and knowledge and analyze what level you belong to. So you can safely say that you found out that this specific amount is the compensation for an employee in the rank of your company.

9. You may also be asked why you want to work for your company. Tell him that you have given a lot of thought to why you first applied for the position. Say that the goals and interests of the company parallel the things you are passionate about. Bring your past experiences into play to try out this particular position on your field line.

10. Lastly, you will also be assessed how long you will see working for them. When asked where you see yourself five years from now, simply say that a part of your long-term goals is to prosper financially and professionally. And you can only do that with his company.

All these questions are a test of your strength of character and sincerity. Therefore, it’s important that you really believe everything you’re going to say to show how seriously you want to get the job.