Frequently asked interview questions

Questions About Education and Studies

1. Talk about your studies! Why did you choose this particular school? What alternatives did you consider?
2. What have you learned from your studies that you find useful for your career?
3. How many foreign languages do you speak, and at what level?
4. Why did you stop your studies (if you interrupted them)? Do you plan to continue your studies in the future?
5. What challenges did you face during your studies, and how did you overcome them?
6. What has been your greatest academic achievement?
7. What extracurricular activities did you participate in that contributed to your development?
8. How did you get your internship or practical training position, and what did you learn from it?

Questions About Work Experience

1. Why did you leave your previous job?
2. What difficulties did you encounter during your job search?
3. Why are you applying for a different type of position now?
4. What was the reason for changing jobs multiple times?
5. What did you dislike about your previous job, and what was your favorite part?
6. What motivated you the most to change jobs?
7. What expectations did your previous job fail to meet?
8. How did you handle difficulties at your previous workplace?

Questions About the New Position

1. What are your expectations for the new position?
2. What are your expectations for your future supervisor?
3. What do you know about our company, and why are you interested in this position?
4. What do you expect from the position you're applying for, and how do you see yourself in it?
5. Why would you like to get this position?
6. How do you imagine your first week in this position?
7. What values do you believe you would bring to our team?

General Questions

1. What job would you take if salary didn’t matter?
2. Do you prefer working in a team or individually, and why?
3. What type of people do you prefer not to work with?
4. What motivates you in your work?
5. Would it be a problem for you to travel frequently for work?
6. Do you have any other active job applications nearing completion?
7. What are your career plans for the next 3-5 years?
8. How do you spend your free time, and what are your hobbies?
9. What are your strengths, and how do you use them in your work?
10. In what area would you most like to improve?
11. How would you handle it if your colleagues disagreed with your project?

I hope these questions help you prepare for the most common and current job interview challenges.