Preparing for an interview by reviewing common questions is highly effective.

Interview
questions generally fall into four categories: General/Basic, Behavioral, Situational, and Role-
Specific.
Here is a comprehensive list of 100 common job interview questions grouped by category to
help you prepare your answers, focusing especially on using the STAR Method for the
Behavioral and Situational questions (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

I. General & Basic Questions (1-30)

These questions gauge your personality, motivation, and fit for the company and the role.
1. Tell me about yourself. (The "elevator pitch" of your professional background)
2. Why do you want this job?
3. What do you know about our company?
4. Why should we hire you?
5. What are your greatest strengths?
6. What is your greatest weakness? (Frame it as an area for growth)
7. Where do you see yourself in five years?
8. Why are you leaving your current job?
9. What are your salary expectations?
10. What is your biggest professional accomplishment?
11. What motivates you?
12. How do you handle stress and pressure?
13. Describe your work style.
14. What type of work environment do you thrive in?
15. How do you prioritize tasks?
16. How do you define success?
17. How do you define failure?
18. What are you looking for in a new position?
19. How do you stay current with industry trends?
20. What questions do you have for us? (Always have 2-3 prepared)
21. What did you like least about your last job?
22. How would your former boss/co-workers describe you?
23. Are you a leader or a follower?
24. How do you handle receiving feedback or criticism?
25. What three words best describe you?
26. What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
27. Are you considering other job offers?
28. How do you feel about working weekends or long hours?
29. What would your first 30, 60, or 90 days look like in this role?
30. How do you maintain a work-life balance?

II. Behavioral Questions (31-65)

These questions start with "Tell me about a time when..." or "Give me an example of..." and test
how you behaved in past situations. Use the STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for
best results.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability
31. Describe a time you faced a major challenge at work. How did you overcome it?
32. Tell me about a time you had to make a difficult decision.
33. Give an example of a time you had to adapt to a sudden change in priorities or
strategy.
34. Describe a time you had to solve a problem creatively.
 35. Tell me about a time when you had to work with unclear or insufficient information.
36. Describe a time when you missed a deadline. What happened?
37. Give an example of a time you felt you went above and beyond the call of duty.
38. Tell me about a project that failed. What did you learn?
Teamwork & Conflict
39. Describe a time you had a conflict with a co-worker. How did you resolve it?
40. Give an example of when you had to persuade someone to see things your way.
41. Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult customer or client.
42. Describe a time when a team member wasn't pulling their weight. How did you handle
it?
43. Tell me about a time you had a disagreement with your manager.
44. Give an example of when you demonstrated strong leadership skills.
45. Describe a time when you had to motivate a team during a difficult period.
46. Tell me about your role in a team project you are most proud of.
Organization & Process
47. Describe a time you had to manage multiple competing priorities.
48. Give an example of how you improved a work process or system.
49. Tell me about a time you successfully delegated a task.
50. Describe a time when you had to explain a complex idea to a non-technical person.
51. Give an example of how you used data or metrics to make a key decision.
52. Describe your process for onboarding/training a new team member.
53. Tell me about a time you had to prioritize quality over speed.
54. Give an example of how you handled a security or confidential issue.

III. Situational / Hypothetical Questions (66-85)

These questions start with "What would you do if..." and test your thought process in a potential
future scenario.
55. What would you do if you were asked to do something that conflicts with your
personal ethics?
56. What would you do if a key project deadline suddenly moved up by two weeks?
57. How would you handle a colleague who continuously takes credit for your work?
58. You start this job tomorrow. What is the first thing you do?
59. What would you do if you realized a major mistake in a project right before the launch?
60. How would you approach a task where you had no prior experience?
61. What would you do if a client was highly dissatisfied with the final product?
62. How would you handle an unexpected absence of a critical team member?
63. What steps would you take to introduce a new technology or tool to your team?
64. What would you do if your manager was giving you conflicting instructions?
65. How would you keep yourself motivated during a long, repetitive task?
66. What if we don't meet your salary expectations?
67. A colleague makes a suggestion you know will negatively impact the project. What do
you say?
68. How would you approach mentoring a struggling junior employee?
69. What would you do if you discovered a competitor was using an unethical tactic?
70. How would you gain buy-in from a team resistant to your new idea?

IV. Role-Specific & Closing Questions (86-100)

These questions relate to the specific job duties, technical knowledge, and wrap up the
interview.
71. Walk me through a project that utilized the core skills listed in the job description.
 72. What technical skills or software are you proficient in that are relevant to this role?
73. How do you stay updated on the tools and technologies in our specific industry?
74. Describe your experience with cross-functional collaboration.
75. What is the most complex technical problem you've solved in your career?
76. What is your process for testing and ensuring quality in your work?
77. What do you see as the biggest challenge for our industry in the next year?
78. What do you see as the biggest opportunity for our company?
79. How do you document your work or processes?
80. What is your preferred method of communication with a distributed team?
81. Why is there a gap in your employment history? (If applicable)
82. What are your long-term career goals, and how does this role fit in?
83. What are the qualities of a good leader?
84. What are your expectations for your manager?
85. When are you available to start?
86. What is one professional skill you are currently working to improve?
87. How do you measure your own success in a role?
88. What is the most challenging aspect of this job as you understand it?
89. How do you manage a tight budget on a project?
90. Are you comfortable in a structured or entrepreneurial environment?

I recommend picking the top 10 questions from this list most relevant to the job you are
applying for and preparing a detailed, rehearsed answer for each.
Would you like me to help you formulate a strong, STAR-method answer for a specific
question, like "Tell me about a time you solved a difficult problem?"