Course Content
General Questions
General Questions...
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Tell me about yourself.
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Why are you interested in this position?
00:46
What do you know about our company?
01:56
Why Do You Want to Work for Us?
01:49
What Are Your Greatest Strengths?
02:24
What Are Your Weaknesses?
00:00
Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?
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Where do you see yourself in five years? (Alternative 2)
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Why are you leaving your current job?
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What are your salary expectations?
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Why should we hire you?
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Experience and Skills
Experience and Skills...
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Can you describe your current or most recent job responsibilities?
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What have you learned from your previous job experiences?
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Can you give an example of a challenge you faced at work and how you dealt with it?
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Describe a time when you had to learn something new quickly.
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What skills can you bring to this position?
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How do you handle tight deadlines?
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Have you ever had to deal with a difficult coworker or customer? How did you handle it?
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Can you describe a project you have worked on that you are particularly proud of?
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How do you stay current with industry trends and developments?
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What tools or software are you proficient in?
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Behavioral Questions
Behavioral Questions...
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Describe a time when you went above and beyond what was expected of you.
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Give an example of a goal you set and how you achieved it.
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Tell me about a time when you had to work as part of a team.
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Describe a situation where you had to handle multiple tasks at once.
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How do you prioritize your work?
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Can you give an example of a mistake you made at work and how you corrected it?
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Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss or a coworker.
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How do you handle stress and pressure?
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Describe a time when you had to give a presentation.
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Tell me about a time you showed leadership skills.
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Situational Questions
Situational Questions...
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What would you do if you were given a task and didn’t know how to complete it?
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How would you handle a situation where you missed a deadline?
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What would you do if you noticed a colleague was not pulling their weight on a project?
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How would you approach a new project you have never done before?
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What steps would you take if you were asked to perform a task outside your job description?
00:00
Company-Specific Questions
Company-Specific Questions...
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What attracted you to our company?
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How do you think you can contribute to our company’s goals?
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What do you know about our industry?
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Can you name one of our products or services and suggest an improvement?
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What do you think are the biggest challenges our company faces?
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Personal Questions
Personal Questions...
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What motivates you?
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What are you passionate about?
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How do you handle failure?
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What do you like to do in your free time?
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Who do you admire most and why?
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Wrap-Up Questions
Wrap-Up Questions...
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Do you have any questions for me/us?
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Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?
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What are your career aspirations?
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How do you evaluate success?
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How soon can you start?
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50 Most Common Non-tech Job Interview Questions
About Lesson

32: How would you handle a situation where you missed a deadline?

Interviewer: How would you handle a situation where you missed a deadline?

Candidate: If I missed a deadline, I would first take responsibility and assess the reasons behind the delay. I would immediately inform my manager and any affected stakeholders about the situation, providing a clear explanation and an updated timeline for completion. Then, I would analyze what went wrong and identify any bottlenecks or issues that caused the delay. I would work on a plan to address these issues, including any necessary adjustments to my workflow or additional resources needed. Going forward, I would implement these improvements to prevent similar situations in the future and ensure better time management and communication.

Career Coach Tips:

  1. Take Responsibility: Show accountability by taking responsibility for the missed deadline.
  2. Communication: Emphasize the importance of promptly informing stakeholders and providing an updated plan.
  3. Improvement: Highlight your commitment to analyzing the situation and implementing changes to prevent future delays.
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