Category: A to Z of Interview Questions

Q is for… Have you any Questions? The interviewer will nearly always ask if you have any questions for them. It is important to realise that they don’t always wait until the end of the … Continue reading Q is for… Questions →

P is for… How do you Plan your Day and Prioritise your Workload? Here the Interviewer is looking to see that you are capable of planning your time effectively. I am a naturally organised person, … Continue reading P is for… Planning and Time Management →

O is for … What were your OBJECTIVES for last year? Were they achieved? You may either be asked about past goals and objectives OR future goals and objectives. Prepare for both scenarios. The interviewer … Continue reading O is for… Objectives →

N is for… Tell me about a recent piece of NEWS about the sector/industry that interested you. It is important to not only be interested getting a job you should also be interested in the … Continue reading N is for… News →

M is for … What do you think the Major Challenges will be? This question is often asked to see what you know about doing the job, and what you think the personal challenges of … Continue reading M is for… Major Challenges →

L is for… why do you want to LEAVE your current role? (or why did you LEAVE your job with X?)  Interviewers will ask this question to get a better understanding of why you applying … Continue reading L is for… Leave →

K is for… What do you KNOW about our Firm/Company? By asking this question the interviewer is trying to understand your interest in the firm/company, assess how much research you have done, and specifically what … Continue reading K is for… Knowledge →

J is for… Why do you want this Job? This question is similar to but not the same as why do you want to work for this Company?, but you could use elements from your … Continue reading J is for… Job →

I is for… “What are your Interests outside of work?” Other similar questions include what are your hobbies and what do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Interviewers are also interested in finding out … Continue reading I is for… Interests →

H is for…  Why should I hire you? This question does not get asked at every interview but it is a tough interview question so it is worth spending some time thinking about your answer … Continue reading H is for… Hire →