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Common Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

We’ve written before about questions you can ask on a job interview (175 of them!) but when you’re prepping for the big day, how can you be sure you have answers to the questions a hiring manager might ask?

On Forbes, reporter Jacquelyn Smith interviews HR experts on common interview questions and what kind of responses hiring managers are often looking for. Here is an example:

"Why are you leaving your current job?”Hiring managers want to know your motivation for wanting to leave your current job. Are you an opportunist just looking for more money or are you looking for a job that you hope will turn into a career? If you’re leaving because you don’t like your boss, don’t talk negatively about your boss–just say you have different work philosophies, Teach says. If the work was boring to you, just mention that you’re looking for a more challenging position. “Discuss the positives that came out of your most recent job and focus on why you think this new position is ideal for you and why you’ll be a great fit for their company.”

Read the rest of the questions on Forbes.

Much of the advice reinforces the best practices we often recommend: Plan to articulate how you’ll meet the employer’s needs and don’t be afraid think through and practice your responses before you arrive.


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by Allison Jones

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