Commonly Asked Q&A During Corporate Interviews

When it comes to appearing for an interview, it’s best to go prepared. One of the best ways to get ready for a virtual job interview is to practice your responses to the most commonly asked Q & A during corporate interviews. You can also do a research about the organisation and perhaps if you know your interviewer, you could dig in a little on him/her.
Preparation is the key to the success of your interview. There are no perfect interview answers, but there are good answers to important questions that can help you differentiate yourself from other job applicants.  So, if you have a job interview lined up, practice in front of a mirror or ask a friend or family member to listen to your answers, so you’ll be ready to put your best foot forward. Today, we’ve highlighted some of the most commonly asked interview questions and answers to aid in your preparation process

1. Tell me about yourself:

One of the most common questions in an interview is “Tell me about yourself.” Actually, it is not even a question — it is an invitation.

What They Want to Know:  This is an ice-breaker, allowing you to warm up. It’s also a way for the interviewer to determine if you’re a good fit for the job.

Consider what you want to say when you’re describing yourself to potential employers. Create an elevator speech, giving a a quick synopsis of your professional  background.

Answers: My name is XX. I’m born and brought up in Delhi only. I have a commerce background as I have a relatively high interest in practical subjects like Maths, Accounts. Further, I have graduated in the commerce stream, and pursued an MBA in Finance.

I have also concluded a certification course in Tally, e-accounting and e-taxation, that enhances my practical knowledge of what I have  studies in my degree course. While doing my MBA I have  got a chance to learn stock market basics and have interned at XYZ Ltd.

Currently, I’ve taken a deep-dive at understanding the nuances of the stock market while interning at ABC & Co.

2. What were your responsibilities?

When you’re describing your responsibilities, try to mention those that match the new job’s requirements. Showing that you have done similar work will be an asset during the interview. Focus on the responsibilities that most closely align with the job for which you’re interviewing when you respond to the recruiter.

Answer: On a day-to-day basis, I was the primary point of contact with clients, working to ensure that their needs were met while escalating urgent matters with my supervisors. I plan a schedule that ensure that my deliverables have reached on time, earning an award for best team player.

3. What did you like or dislike about your previous job?

What you liked and what you didn’t like is an indicator of how you might feel about this position if you were to be hired.

You must be politically correct here. Ambush your dislikes if the roles are similar. Maintain the positivity and enthusiasm about the job for which you’re being considered.

Answer: I enjoyed the people I worked with. It was a friendly and fun atmosphere, and I looked forward to going to work. The leadership team was great! They were well aware of their employees and tried to forge personal connections. One of the reasons I’m leaving is that I felt I wasn’t able to fulfil all of my potential because of a real lack of challenge. There was little room for advancement in the company. While I did enjoy working there and appreciate the skills I developed, I feel my skill set can be better employed elsewhere, where my capabilities are recognised, and there is an opportunity for growth.

4. What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them?

The interviewer is trying to understand how you handle issues and problems. Can you figure out solutions and workarounds when there is a problem? How adept are you at problem-solving? Do you enjoy a challenge, or do you get nervous when there’s a glitch?

Answer: When I was first hired as store manager, our turnover rate was 75% and we were severely understaffed. I implemented performance incentive programs that reduced attrition by 63% and significantly improved our talent pipeline by focusing on internal training and promotion.

5. What is your greatest weakness/ Strength?

Answer: Being an introvert, I lacked the ability to reach out to people. However, my weakness emerges as a strength as that makes me a good listener, and I find this has really helped me as a Help Desk Technician. I’m able to focus on our customers’ issues, ask the right questions to elicit information, and resolve their tech issues.

6. How do you evaluate success?

Your answer to this question will give the interviewer a sense of your work ethic, your career goals, and your life goals.

Answer: Success, for me, will always be about making a difference in other people’s lives. If I know that my work has helped someone find a job, or helped improve their growth prospect, then I sleep well at night and wake up eager to start work all over again the next day.

7. Why do you want this job?

Take the time to describe how your qualifications are a match for the job. The more you can show you’re qualified, the easier it will be to get hired.

Answer: I understand that this is a company on the rise. As I’ve read on your website and in various news portals, you’re planning to launch several new products in the upcoming months. I want to be a part of this enterprise as it grows, and I know my experience in product development will enliven your company’s profitability and overall market recognition.