Question what are the basic questions that the interview asked
This may sound weird but hear me out. I have an interview coming up for a role that I have a strong suspicion is not a good fit for me. So I figure this is a good opportunity to try out some things that I’ve never been brave enough to do before. E.g. try to prioritize making personal connection over demonstrating the fit. I’m looking for more ideas though. Do you have any suggestions or questions that I can try? Happy to report back with results!
Growth Isn’t Always Comfortable One thing I’ve realized in my career journey is that growth often comes disguised as discomfort. The roles that stretch you, the feedback that challenges you, and the moments you feel uncertain—those are usually the turning points. If you’re in a phase where things feel unclear or tough, you’re probably evolving. Stay consistent. Stay open to learning. The results will follow
What’s the hardest you’ve ever bombed an interview? I once answered a behavioral question so badly the interviewer started helping me formulate my own example halfway through (humanitarian effort on his part, I guess). They rejected me in under 30 minutes. Pretty sure they hit ‘send’ before I reached the elevator, LOL.
For a phone screen: tell me about your self, why are you looking, what is….(some behavior question), and salary and availability. Hiring manager team interviews: more behavioral, technical, and culture fit. Questions can be structured or unstructured dependent on the whim if the interviewer. Exe/Stakeholder level: questions to vet big picture thinking, goals, cross-functional collaboration, and what you bring to the org. This is my experience interviewing in tech.
- Tell me about yourself/walk me through your resume - Why are you leaving/why did you leave your last company? - Why do you want to work for this company? - Examples of successes and accomplishments - Examples of failures or difficulties... and how you handled them - Salary expectations
Tell me about yourself Have you ever had your work critiqued by a senior leader How would you handle specific situations What do you know about the company Why do you want to work here Do you prefer working alone or with a team How do you stay organized Name a book that you recently read Where do you see yourself in the future Tell me about a time you solved a problem (use STAR method here)