To give the best answers to behavioural interview questions, use the STAR technique. Start your answer and tell the interviewer the situation you were faced with. Next, outline the task that needed your attention. Then, give specific, in-depth details about the action you took. Finally, finish off and explain the results of your actions.
Q1. Tell me about myself?
"Thank you for me giving me the opportunity to be interviewed for this position today. I am a driven, industrious, and conscientious employee who understands the importance of helping my employer grow and be commercially successful in my work. I consider myself to be a high achiever. For example, in my last role, I regularly received praise from my manager for my speed of working, my flexibility and adaptability, and how I would willingly take on additional duties outside of my job description. I have the knowledge, experience, and qualifications to succeed in this role, and if you hire me, I will always act as a positive role model for the company, and take ownership of difficult challenges and problems as and when they occur."
Q2. Why do you want this job?
"I want this job for several reasons. The first reason is, I am very passionate about this type of work, and I believe I can come into the role and make an immediate contribution to the team. This type of work gives me plenty of job satisfaction which is important to me. The second reason I want this job is because it is with your company. You are forward-thinking, innovative, you have a good reputation within the industry, and more importantly, you take care of your employees."
Q3. What are your strengths?
Q4. What's your biggest weakness?
Q5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Q6. What can you bring to the company?
Q7. Why do you want to work for this company?
Q8. What motivates you?
Q9. How would you deal with conflict with a co-worker?
Q10. Describe yourself in 3 words.Q11. Why should we hire you?
Q12. Tell me about a time when you worked in a team.
Q13. How do you handle stress?
Q14. Tell me about a time when you made a mistake.
Q15. What's your ideal work environment?
Q16. What can you bring to the company?
Q17. Tell me about a time you went above and beyond.
Q18. What sets you apart from the other candidates?
Q19. How do you respond to criticism?
Q20. What do you do with your free time?
Q21. Do you have any questions for us?
