Top 10 Interview Questions and Answers 2020

So, you’ve finally nailed that all important job interview. You’re probably nervous about it, and while that’s understandable, you must not let anxiety derail you. Put your mind at rest with our 10 most common interview questions and answers.

The team here at AGENT have prepared the 10 of the most common interview questions and answers, complete with insights into what the interview panel asking them is thinking, as well as specific tips on the preparation necessary to answer each question.

1. What would your colleagues say about you?
The Interview Panel is thinking -
What does this candidate think about how others view him or her?
Are they self-aware, as ready to accept and improve on their weaknesses, as they are to trumpet their skills?
What were relations like between this candidate and their former colleagues?



2. What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses?
The Interview Panel is thinking -
How self-aware is this candidate?
Are they genuinely and positively self-critical?
What analytical and problem-solving skills might they bring to this company?



3. Where do you see yourself in five years?
The Interview Panel is thinking -
Is this candidate going to be with us for the long-term?
Have they properly thought through what is meant by working for our company?
How ambitious are they?
Are they too ambitious for what we can offer?”

SAMPLE ANSWERS:
https://www.agent.media/most-common-interview-questions-and-answers/



4. Tell me about yourself
The Interview Panel is thinking -
What is the demeanour and attitude of this candidate, and how articulate are they?
Does the candidate understand they are being asked to represent their best self, and what they regard as special about themselves?



5. Why did you leave your last job?
The Interview Panel is thinking -
How did this candidate get along with their previous employer?
Did they leave on good terms or bad?
Does this candidate have a definite view about employer/employee relationships, and will that work for us?
Does this candidate bad-mouth their previous employer?
What does that tell us about this person’s loyalty and respect for business?
Might this candidate leave us for the same reasons?”

SAMPLE ANSWERS:
https://www.agent.media/most-common-interview-questions-and-answers/



6. Do you have any questions for us?
The Interview Panel is thinking -
We’re giving this candidate a final opportunity to show whether they have prepared and have been listening to us at this interview.
It’s their last chance to show how passionate they are about the job and the company.
How strong a ‘closer’ is this person?”

SAMPLE ANSWERS:
https://www.agent.media/most-common-interview-questions-and-answers/



7. The ‘hypothetical problem/crisis’ question
The Interview Panel is thinking:
How does this person think on their feet?
Do they have a process?
They might not be able to answer this, but how do they deal with the stress of this, and do they have any rational and logical problem-solving suggestions?
Do they genuinely engage with the problem, or just give up immediately?’



8. The ‘surprise’ question
The Interview Panel is thinking:
Let’s take this candidate outside the box here with something completely unexpected, and get a glimpse of their personality.



9. Why do you want to work for us?
The Interview Panel is thinking:
Does this candidate really want to work for us?
Do they know anything about us and do they share our outlook and values?
Or are they just looking for a job?”

SAMPLE ANSWERS:
https://www.agent.media/most-common-interview-questions-and-answers/



10. Why Should We Hire You?
The Interview Panel is thinking::
Does this candidate truly understand our values and business goals, and specifically how they can contribute to it?


We hope that you have found these tips helpful and we wish you the best of luck in your next job interview.

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