Most common interview questions with examples
Why did you decide to apply for this position?
When you’re talking to a person that’s passionate about something, you can pretty much feel them glow as they talk. And if you’re an HR manager who’s interviewed hundreds of people, this is a very good sign to hire the candidate.
I’m very passionate about sustainability and renewable energy. In fact, I minored in Environmental Science at
I’ve always wanted to put my engineering degree to a good cause – and the position as a Sustainability Coordinator is just the right thing.
What are your salary requirements?
This is always a tricky question. You don’t want to lowball yourself, but at the same time, you don’t want to be told “No” because you gave such an outrageous number.
When answering, keep these 3 things in mind:
- What’s the average salary for someone of your skill-level?
- How much does the company pay employees of your skill level? GlassDoor should be super helpful here.
- Finally, how much are you getting paid in your current company? In most cases, you can probably negotiate a pay bump from what you’re currently getting.
My salary expectation is around $70,000 annually.