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Interview Tips & Questions - 40 Essentials

Ace your job interviews with 40 flashcards covering behavioral questions, the STAR method, and negotiation strategies.

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Tell me about yourself.

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Present-Past-Future Formula Briefly state current role, key past achievements, and why you're excited for this specific future opportunity.

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What is your greatest strength?

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Relevant Skill + Concrete Example Choose a strength listed in the job description and provide a brief success story.

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What is your greatest weakness?

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Real Weakness + Improvement Plan Mention a non-essential skill you've struggled with and the specific steps you're taking to fix it.

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Why do you want to work here?

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Company Mission + Personal Alignment Show you've researched their values and explain how your goals mirror their current trajectory.

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Where do you see yourself in five years?

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Growth within the Company Focus on mastering the current role and taking on more responsibility or specialized projects.

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Describe a time you failed.

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Accountability + Lesson Learned Own the mistake without making excuses and emphasize the system you put in place to prevent it from happening again.

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How do you handle conflict with a coworker?

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Professionalism + Direct Communication Explain how you seek a private conversation to find common ground and focus on the business objective.

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Tell me about a time you went above and beyond.

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Initiative + Impact Highlight a moment where you identified a gap and took action without being asked, resulting in a positive outcome.

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How do you handle stress or pressure?

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Prioritization + Calm Execution Discuss using tools like task lists or time-blocking to stay organized and focused during high-stakes periods.

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Why are you leaving your current job?

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Positive Forward-Looking Statement Focus on seeking new challenges or growth opportunities rather than venting about your current employer.

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