Top 30 Interview Questions: What Employers Are Looking For

💡Employers have specific guidelines and expectations for interview answers, and not meeting them is the biggest reason for rejection.

📒Interview success relies on effective communication: 7% content, 38% voice and tone, 55% body language.

🎯Understand the company's values and align yourself with them to impress hiring managers.

💪Demonstrate your passion for the job and how it aligns with your career journey to create a genuine connection.

🌍Find out about the company's core values, mission, and goals to explain why you're interested in working for them.

How should I answer the question 'Tell me about yourself'?

—Share your career journey, what got you interested in your field, and your passion for the work. Avoid giving too much unrelated information.

How do I explain a gap on my résumé?

—Describe what you did during the gap to better yourself, such as attending seminars or doing trainings related to your career.

What motivates employers?

—Employers are motivated by candidates who are passionate about their work and align with the company's values and mission.

How should I answer the question 'Why are you applying for this position'?

—Show that you align with the company's values and mission, and explain how your skills and experiences contribute to their goals.

How do I walk the interviewer through my résumé?

—Briefly talk about your educational background, previous jobs, and highlight the key experiences that make you a good fit for the position.

00:00To succeed in interviews, it's important to understand employers' expectations and guidelines for interview answers.

03:37One common question is 'Tell me about yourself,' where you should share your career journey and passion for the work.

04:36Explaining gaps in your résumé is best done by discussing how you used that time to improve yourself.

05:49When asked what motivates you, focus on your passion for the work and alignment with the company's values and mission.

06:49When explaining why you're applying for a position, highlight how your skills and experiences contribute to the company's goals.

07:49When asked to walk through your résumé, briefly mention your education and jobs, emphasizing the experiences relevant to the position.

08:56Explain why you want to work for the company by showing alignment with their values, mission, and the work they do.

09:33Emphasize your unique abilities and experiences to explain why you're the best person for the job.

10:26When asked where you see yourself in five years, align your answer with the company's future goals and direction.

10:56Discuss your past experiences and their relevance to the position when asked why you are a good fit.

13:17Use the STAR format to explain how you dealt with tough challenges, highlighting the situation, task, action, and result.

14:29When asked why the company should hire you, relate your skills, experiences, and unique qualities to their specific needs.