Being well prepared for an interview is crucial and you must be ready to answer a variety questions from the hiring manager.
While there's no way to absolutely predict what questions may be asked during your interview, prepare as best you can.
Here’s a comprehensive list of the Top 100 Interview Questions, grouped into categories to make it easier to navigate and prepare for different areas of questioning:
Tell me about yourself.
Walk me through your resume.
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
Why do you want this job?
Why do you want to work here?
Why should we hire you?
What do you know about our company?
Why are you leaving your current job?
What are your salary expectations?
Tell me about a time you showed leadership.
Describe a challenging situation and how you handled it.
Give an example of a goal you set and how you achieved it.
Tell me about a time you made a mistake.
Describe a situation where you disagreed with a coworker.
Have you ever had to deal with a difficult client?
Tell me about a time you went above and beyond.
Describe a situation when you had to meet a tight deadline.
How do you prioritize tasks under pressure?
Share an example of how you worked on a team.
What would you do if you had a conflict with your manager?
How would you handle a customer complaint?
What would you do if you missed a deadline?
If you were assigned multiple high-priority tasks, how would you manage them?
How would you introduce a new idea to your team?
What would you do if you made a mistake that no one noticed?
How would you handle a team member not pulling their weight?
What would you do in your first 30/60/90 days on the job?
How would you respond to negative feedback?
How would you handle an unethical request?
What experience do you have in this role?
What tools or software are you proficient in?
How do you stay updated in your field?
What certifications do you hold?
Can you describe a successful project you worked on?
How do you measure success in your work?
Have you ever led a project? What was the outcome?
How do you troubleshoot problems in your job?
What is your approach to training new employees?
What KPIs have you worked with?
How do you motivate your team?
Describe your leadership style.
How do you handle team conflicts?
Have you ever had to fire someone?
How do you manage underperforming employees?
What do you delegate and what do you do yourself?
Describe a time you had to make a tough decision.
How do you manage multiple teams or departments?
How do you define success as a leader?
What’s your process for performance reviews?
Describe a complex problem you solved.
How do you approach decision-making?
Tell me about a time you made a decision with incomplete data.
How do you analyze risk?
Have you ever changed a process to improve outcomes?
What’s the most innovative solution you’ve implemented?
How do you handle ambiguity?
Tell me about a failed project and what you learned.
How do you balance short-term and long-term goals?
Describe a time you had to quickly adapt to change.
How do you work in a team setting?
What role do you usually take in a group?
Describe a time you helped a teammate succeed.
Have you ever worked with a difficult teammate?
How do you build rapport with coworkers?
How do you ensure team alignment?
How do you handle competing opinions on a project?
What strategies do you use to communicate with cross-functional teams?
Have you ever led a remote or hybrid team?
How do you foster collaboration?
What motivates you?
How do you handle stress?
Are you more productive working alone or in a team?
How do you maintain work-life balance?
How do you deal with failure?
What are you passionate about?
How do you define success?
Describe your ideal work environment.
What are you currently learning?
How do you stay organized?
What are your career goals?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
What’s your ideal manager like?
What kind of company culture do you thrive in?
How do you handle office politics?
What do you value most in a workplace?
Are you open to relocation or travel?
What is your preferred work style (remote, hybrid, in-person)?
How do you handle change?
What type of work-life balance do you seek?
Do you have any questions for us?
Is there anything else you’d like us to know?
What would your previous manager say about you?
How soon can you start?
Are you interviewing with other companies?
What concerns do you have about the role?
What would your ideal job look like?
What are your thoughts on feedback and coaching?
Have you ever turned down a job offer? Why?
What do you hope to accomplish in your first year here?