Fourth question if you could be whatever you want what would you be
Fourth question if you could be whatever you want what would you be
Конфетки
Clone Grade Iota
Clone Grade Lambda
Выкинул 5000, пока ничего особенного.
This is my signature. There are many others like it, but this one is mine.
Someday, this signature may save my life.
Clone Grade Iota
Бриллиантовый меч ужасно дорогой, пойду штоле гоблинов железным рубить
Clone Grade Kappa
2модер, можно посты по этой теме в отдельный тред?
Clone Grade Iota
2модер, можно посты по этой теме в отдельный тред?
Clone Grade Kappa
та уже тоже 100 лолипопов в секунду
но меч всего лишь «меч жизни» (
Больше 100 в секунду раскачать возможно?
просто жертва зеленых
такс. гоблины не тру? лучше в лес за сундуками ходить?
Пока не раскачаешся-да
Clone Grade Kappa
такс. гоблины не тру? лучше в лес за сундуками ходить?
у меня после 2го сундука эти самые сундуки спавниться перестали
Больше 100 в секунду раскачать возможно?
да, и wishing well умножает не прирост лолипопов/конфет, а их текущее количество на модификатор, будьте осторожны
Clone Grade Ksi
Случайно сбросил игру, поэтому начал заново. Почему в первом прохождении было 113 хп, а сейчас только 100?
Clone Grade Kappa
Случайно сбросил игру, поэтому начал заново. Почему в первом прохождении было 113 хп, а сейчас только 100?
ХП растут при поедании конфет
Clone Grade Ksi
Clone Grade Kappa
ХП растут при поедании конфет
чорд, где ты раньше был?(
а сколько максимум хп себе можно накачать?
Хз-однозначно скажу что растут нелинейно, чем дальше тем меньше эффект.
На 45к съеденных конфет хз прокачалось всего до 253
127 Best What If Questions to Ask Your Friends
“What If?” questions provide a fun conversation starter. They also work well for any group activity as an icebreaker, or a fun get-to-know-you game. Our article gives you hypothetical questions to make you think, funny questions to add fun to any gathering, a list for a “What If?” Questions Game, and an additional list of what if questions to use any way you wish. Try making your own what if questions for an evening of fun with your friends.
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Hypothetical Questions
The best hypothetical questions cause one to think for a moment and consider the best answer. Our comprehensive list of hypothetical questions covers some familiar areas, as well as some more esoteric subjects. We have tried to keep away from very controversial topics so that you can enjoy pondering some deep “What If?” questions.
What If Questions Game
Playing a “What If?” question game is a fun way to get to know your friends and coworkers. The “What If?” game also works well as a teaching tool to begin an essay or class discussion. Our selection of questions contains an element of fun and quirkiness to help those playing enjoy asking questions and getting answers.
“What If?” can be played indoors, has no winners or losers, and works well with anyone over the age of eleven. You can have players create their own questions or use the following list. Everyone takes a turn both asking and answering a question.
What If Questions For Any Occasion
Some occasions just call for a good list of “What If?” questions. You may have a group of friends over for an evening get-together and want a quick, fun game which needs no advance preparation. Maybe you need either a fun opening for a meeting at work or a class you are teaching. Our list of “What If?” questions provides not just a wide variety of fun, but also serious questions for any occasion.
Funny What If Questions
Laughter has many advantages. It is said laughing helps us look and feel younger. Our funny “What If” questions are guaranteed to meet your need for humor, especially these funny questions. Be prepared to laugh out loud!
What if we had to sing our conversations?
What if questions work well not just as icebreakers, but also conversation starters. They also work well with almost any age or group size. You can even create your own “What If?” questions. In addition, you can think about problems, challenges, and serious/humorous results. Get started and have fun!
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Susan majored in English with a double minor in Humanities and Business at Arizona State University and earned a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Liberty University. She taught grades four through twelve in both public and private schools. Subjects included English, U.S. and world history and geography, math, earth and physical science, Bible, information technologies, and creative writing.
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Городская олимпиада 10 класс Витебская область 2012
Республиканская олимпиада по английскому языку
II этап (районный, городской),
2012-2013 учебный год
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY TEST
FORM 10
I. Choose the best option (А, В, С or D) to fill in each gap.
Under the City Streets
While skyscraper offices and elegant apartment blocks remain the face of most major cities, these cities also have a mass of secret tunnels and hidden pipes below ground which keep everything working. This other world exists, forgotten or neglected by all but a tiny (1)___ of engineers and historians.
For example, there are more than 150 kilometres of rivers under the streets of London.
Most have been covered over and, sadly, all that (2) is their names. Perhaps the greatest (3)______ to the city is the River Fleet, a (4)______great river which previously had beautiful houses on its (5)____. It now goes underground in the north of the city and (6)______ into the River Thames by Blackfriar’s Bridge.
The London Underground has 1,000 kilometres of underground railway track winding under the capital and more than 100 stations below street level. Along some underground railway lines, commuters can sometimes catch a (7) ______ glimpse of the platforms of more than 40 closed stations which have been left under the city. (8) ______ some are used as Film sets, most (9) forgotten. Some have had their entrances on the street turned into restaurants and shops, but most entrances have been (10)_____ down.
| 1 | A number | В amount | С total | D few |
| 2 | A stays | В stops | С remains | D keeps |
| 3 | A miss | В absence | С waste | D loss |
| 4 | A once | В past | С then | D prior |
| 5 | A borders | В coasts | С banks | D rims |
| 6 | A gets | В flows | С leaks | D lets |
| 7 | A rapid | В brief | С fast | D sharp |
| 8 | A Despite | В Unless | С Although | D Since |
| 9 | A lie | В last | С live | D lay |
| 10 | A pulled | В broken | С brought | D cut |
II. Put the verbs in brackets into a suitable form.
The actress Vanessa Kemp (1) ___ (disappear). Yesterday she (2)______ (fail) to arrive at the Prince Charles Theatre in London’s West End for her leading role in the comedy ‘Don’t Look Now!’ Ms Kemp (3) ______ (leave)home at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon for the theatre, a journey she (4)_____ (make) several times the week before. Two people who (5)_____ (walk) past her home at the time (6)__________ (see) her (7)__________ (leave). But no one (8)__________(see) her since then. At half past seven she still (9) ____ (not arrive) at the theatre. At 8 o’clock the theatre manager had to break the news to the audience who (10)______ (wait) patiently for the play to start. Since yesterday, theatre staff and friends (11) ____ (try) to contact Ms Kemp, but they (12)____ (have) no success so far.
III. Replace the words in italics with the correct form of the verb in the box and use the suitable particle. There is one extra verb which you don’t need to use.
| go | tell | put | catch | wear | take | come | pay |
1. Mrs Andrews scolded the children who climbed into her garden.
2. The pain in my leg began to gradually disappear after a couple of hours.
3. The security guard was fooled by the thief’s disguise.
4. I think it’s time we took revenge on him for all the awful things he has done.
5. This cheese smells as if it’s spoilt.
6. Carol has thought of a really good solution to the problem.
7. Wrist watch television was an interesting idea but it didn’t really become popular.
IV. Insert 16 articles where necessary.
Great Wall of China is one of wonders of modern world, and became UNESCO Heritage site in 1987. It is one of the longest (6,700 km) structures in the world, and has history of more than two thousand years. Building of the wall began between 7 and 8 centuries BC as means of defending most of China from invading people of north. In time of Ming dynasty(1368 — 1644 AD) wall was repaired and extended and took on appearance it has today, with complex system of forts and towers. It has average height of ten metres and width of five metres, and it runs from east to west.
V. Paraphrase the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change this word.
1. Providing you look after it carefully, you can borrow my laptop. (LONG)
You can borrow my laptop__________________________________ good care of it.
2. I don’t want to hear all the details of your operation. (RATHER)
I’d__________________________________ me all the details of your operation.
3. When she’s out of the office, Toni would rather contact her colleagues by email. (TOUCH)
Toni prefers ____________________________ colleagues by email when she’s out of the office.
4. The phone rang, so I never found out what happened at the end of the programme. (NOT)
If the phone_____________________________ found out what happened at the end of the programme
5. I wish Bill had let us know he wasn’t coming! (LET)
Bill_____________________________ he wasn’t coming!
6. The President offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup. (CONGRATULATED)
The President_________________________ the cup.
VI. Fill in the blanks with one word which best fits each space.
What Is a Shopaholic?
VII. Use the word in capital letters at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
Cross-Cultural Misunderstanding
VIII. There is one mistake in each sentence. Find and correct it.
1. In the early seventy 85 per cent of women in Great Britain were married before their 30 th birthday.
2. The number of workplace accidents are increasing but it’s not clear who or what is to blame for them.
3. There are plenty of drama courses available and it’s worth to make sure that you spend time researching what is on offer.
4. They suggested that Maisie should try massage, which I think was a good idea of them.
5. In spite of I was feeling hungry I made up my mind not to stop and went on working.
IX. Seven sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A — H the one which fits each gap (1 — 7). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
IT’S TRUE — WE’RE ALL GETTING TOO BIG FOR OUR BOOTS
Chris Greener was fourteen when he told his careers teacher he wanted to join the navy when he left school. What do you want to be?’ asked the teacher. ‘The flagpole on a ship?» The teacher had a point — because Chris, though still only fourteen, was already almost two metres tall. Today, at 228 cm. he is Britain’s tallest man.
Every decade, the average height of people in Europe grows another centimeter. Every year, more and more truly big people are born. Intriguingly, this does not mean humanity is producing a new super race.
__1___ Only now are we losing the effects of generations of poor diet with dramatic effects. ‘We are only now beginning to fulfil our proper potential.’ says palaeontologist Professor Chris Stringer. ‘We are becoming Cro-Magnons again — the people who lived on this planet 40,000 years ago.»
For most of human history, our ancestors got their food from a wide variety of sources: women gathered herbs, fruits and berries, while men supplemented these with occasional kills of animals (a way of life still adopted by the world’s few remaining tribes of hunter-gatherers). ___2___ Then about 9.000 years ago, agriculture was invented with devastating consequences. Most of the planet’s green places have been gradually taken over by farmers, with the result that just three carbohydrate-rich plants — wheat, rice and maize — provide more than half of the calories consumed by the human race today.
___3___ Over the centuries we have lived on soups, porridges and breads that have left us underfed and underdeveloped. In one study in Ohio, scientists discovered that when they began to grow com, healthy hunter-gatherers were turned into sickly, underweight farmers. Tooth decay increased, as did diseases. Far from being one of the blessings of the New World, com was a public health disaster, according to some anthropologists.
___4___ The fact that most people relying on this system are poorly nourished and stunted has only recently been tackled, even by the world’s wealthier nations. Only in Europe, the US and Japan are diets again reflecting the richness of our ancestors’ diets.
As a result, the average man in the US is now 179 cm, in Holland 180 cm, and in Japan 177 cm. It is a welcome trend, though not without its own problems. ___5___ A standard bed-length has remained at 190 cm since 1860. Even worse, leg-room in planes and trains seems to have shrunk rather than grown, while clothes manufacturers are constantly having to revise their range of products.
The question is: where will it all end? We cannot grow forever.___6___ But what is it? According to Robert Fogel, of Chicago University, it could be as much as 193 cm — and we are likely to reach it some time this century.
A We must have some programmed upper limit.
В As they benefit from the changes in agriculture, people expect to have this wide variety of foods available.
С In fact, we are returning to what we were like as cavemen.
D This poor diet has had a disastrous effect on human health and physique.
E Since the climate warmed, we appear to have got slightly thinner and smaller, even when properly fed.
F Nevertheless, from then on agriculture spread because a piece of farmed land could support ten times the number of people who had previously lived off it as hunter- gatherers.
G One research study found that they based their diet on 85 different wild plants, for example.
H Heights may have risenbut the world has not moved on, it seems.
Ключи 10 класс
| 1А | 3D | 5C | 7B | 9A |
| 2С | 4A | 6B | 8C | 10A |
II.
1. рas disappeared
2. failed
3. left
4. had made
5. were walking
6. saw
7. leave/leaving
8. has seen
9. hadn’t arrived/didn’t arrive
10. were waiting/had been waiting
11. have been trying
12. have had
III.
1. told off
2. wear off
3. was taken in
4. paid him back
5. has gone off
6. come up with
7. catch on
IV.
The(1)Great Wall of China is one of the (2)wonders of the (3)modern world, and became a (4) UNESCO Heritage site in 1987. It is one of the longest (6,700 km) structures in the world, and has a (5) history of more than two thousand years. The (6) building of the wall began between the (7)7 and 8 centuries BC as a (8) means of defending most of China from the (9) invading people of the (10) north. In the (11) time of the (12) Ming dynasty(1368 — 1644 AD) wall was repaired and extended and took on appearance it has today, with a (14) complex system of forts and towers. It has an (15) average height of ten metres and a (16) width of five metres, and it runs from east to west.
V.
1. … as long as you take…
2. … rather you didn’t tell…
3. … to keep in touch with her…
4. … had not rung, I would/could have…
5. … should/ought to have let us know…
6. … congratulated the players on winning…
VI.
1. from
2. of
3. in
4. Does
5. because
6. after
7. with
8. out
9. when/if/whenever
10. later/after
VII.
1. behavior
2. incomprehensible
3. unfriendly
4. uninterested
5. embarrassment
6. impolite
7. inoffensive
Total: 80 points
Аудирование
Test 1
You will hear two people (Richard and Louise) discussing how they feel about doing certain jobs. Listen to their conversation and decide whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.
1. Louise never does the washing-up.
2. Richard does most of the washing-up in his family.
3. Richard’s father makes him clean his shoes.
4. Louise doesn’t mind shopping for food.
5. Richard’s grandparents are all still alive.
6. Richard’s granddad is a bore.
7. Louise prefers to wait for her grandparents to visit her.
8. Richard doesn’t have any pets.
9. Louise has to take her dog for a walk every day.
10. Louise’s father cleans the car himself.
Text 2
Listen to an interview with Charlotte First and fill in the blanks with the missing information.
1. Charlotte’s mother is English and her father is ______.
2. Charlotte was brought up in Nepal, where she went to a good ______ school.
3. In her first job, Charlotte worked as a _____ with the BBC.
4. While in Africa, Charlotte studied for her PhD, which was on ______.
5. Charlotte says that making a TV programme was like talking to a _____ about her subject.
6. Charlotte likes television work because she doesn’t have to use ______ language.
7. Charlotte’s most frightening experience was being chased by ______ in the jungle.
8. On one occasion, a young gorilla Charlotte and then a second gorilla sat on her.
9. From her research, Charlotte has become more aware of the way humans use in ______ communication.
10. Charlotte says the future of chimpanzees is threatened because baby chimpanzees are being sold as _____.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST
Keys
Test 1
1. False. Her mum makes her do it after every meal at the weekend.
2. False. The most he has to do is get the plates out of the dishwasher.
3. True
4. False. Clothes shopping isn’t a chore for her but shopping for food is completely different.
She can’t stand /hates shopping for food.
5. False. He gets on well with his grandparents — the ones that arc still alive.
6. False. He is a real laugh and he enjoys Richard’s company when he goes to see him.
7. True.
8. False. Richard has got a couple of fish.
9. True.
10. False. He takes the car to the local car wash.
Test 2
1 ) Dutch 2) American 3) research 4) animal communication 5) friend 6) formal 7) killer bees
8) kicked 9) body language 10) pets
Score: 20 Total: 40
Tapescript 1
R — Richard L = Louise
R: Right, let’s see, jobs and duties. Where shall we begin?
L: Let’s talk about washing up first. Now that’s something I really can’t stand. My mum makes me do it every meal at the weekend, and she won’t let me go out with my friends until I’ve done it. I just think that’s so unfair. I mean, none of my friends have to do it. I bet you don’t either, do you?
R: No you’re right. In fact no one in my family does. The most I have to do is get the plates out of the dishwasher.
L: Lucky you! I wish we had one. And what about cleaning shoes? You have a machine to do that as well, I suppose.
R: Unfortunately not. If it was left up to me, I wouldn’t bother. But my dad says that shoes tell you a lot about a person — so he has me brushing and polishing every other day. It’s such a pain.
L: Same here. I’m not made to do it that often, but I still dread having to do it.
R Right, so that could be one of our three. What’s next?
L: Well, I honestly can’t understand why clothes shopping is there. That’s no chore for me. I mean I could spend all day popping in and out of shops. But going to buy food — now that’s completely different.
R: I can’t bear doing either of them. In fact, even talking about them makes me feel funny. Shall we move on.
L: OK. What do you feel about visiting relatives?
R: Oh that’s not so bad. I’ve got a pretty small family so it doesn’t happen that often. And I get on really well with my grandparents, the ones that are still alive, that is. In fact, one of my granddads is a real laugh, and I think he enjoys my company when I go to see him, now that lie’s on his own. How about you?
L: Well I suppose I’m a bit lazy really. My parents both say 1 should go and see my grandparents more often, but they live so far away — I always make sure I’m in when they come to see us, and they come round quite a lot, so I don’t feel as though I need to go and see them. I don’t think my mum and dad agree, though.
R: Oh well, that’s relatives for you. Let’s have a look at the next one.
L: What about looking after animals? Have you got any pets?
R: I’ve got a couple of fish, but they’re not really that much trouble. You just have to change their water once a week, and drop some food into their tank every now and then. But you’ve got a dog, haven’t you?
L: Yeah, don’t remind me. Every morning he’s there by the front door with his lead in his mouth looking up at me with his big eyes as if to say, “Come on, it’s that time again”. And if I ignore him, he starts barking and my dad gets angry and says, ‘He’s your dog, no one else wanted one, so you’ve got to take responsibility for him. Thanks, dad. You’re a great help.
R: Bad luck. Get a fish next time.
L: Oh, I love him really. Anyway, what have we decided so far?
R: Well, we both seem to agree on cleaning shoes, and neither of us likes ^hopping for food. So that leaves one more. I can’t talk about cleaning the car, ’cause we haven’t got one.
L: And my dad won’t let any of us go anywhere near his. I think he’s frightened we might scratch it, or something, so he takes it to the local car wash. That’s fine by me.
R: And if you tell me you like tidying your room, I just won’t believe you.
L: Well I think we’ve found the third one — I absolutely …
Tapescript 2
Ситуации для устных высказываний 10 класс
1. Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
1. When you first meet people what do you look at first? What does it tell
you about the person?
2. What features of character do you value most in people?
3. What kind of people do you dislike?
4. What unpleasant qualities of your future spouse (husband or wife) are you ready to put up with?
2. When a friend asks for help there’s no tomorrow.
1. What does it take to be a faithful friend?
2. What features do you value most in friends?
3. What makes people become friends?
4. Can you recall any difficult situation that your friend helped you to cope with?
3. Blood is thicker than water.
1. What makes a happy family?
2. Do you have a trusting relationship with your parents?
3. Who should be head of the family: mother or father?
4. What is the right age to get married?
4. Learning English is a strong requirement of modern life.
1. Why is learning English a must for every educated person?
2. What role does English play in different spheres of life?
3. Do you have to use English in your everyday life?
4. Do you think the idea of artificial languages like Esperanto has any future?
5. False friends are worse than open enemies.
1. Who is your best friend?
2. Can you confide your secrets to your friends?
3. What qualities do you think your friend appreciates about you?
4. What will you never forgive your friend?
6. Learning a language is an everlasting process.
1. What do you find most difficult in mastering a foreign language?
2. What activities do you enjoy most of all in your language class?
3. What is it necessary to do to keep up your English?
4. Do you enjoy additional means of learning English beside your school homework?
7. Work is a necessity’. No worker goes to work because he likes it.
1. What things will you take in consideration when choosing your career?
2. Would you rather take up a challenging but not very well-paid job or a monotonous well-paid job?
3. What advice would you give someone who is about to go to a job interview?
4. If you had enough money never to work would you still seek employment?
8. Generation gap between parents and children is inevitable.
1. What are your relationships with your parents like?
2. Why is adolescence considered to be a difficult age?
3. What makes a good parent?
4. Were you naughty as a child?
9. A change is as good as rest.
1. What is your idea of a perfect holiday?
2. What exotic country would you like to visit and why?
3. Have you ever experienced a culture shock when visiting another country?
4. What is the most relaxing activity for you?
10.You must be ready for anything on holiday.
1. Do you prefer to go on a package holiday or arrange your holiday yourself?
2. Have you ever had any problems on holiday?
3. What things aren’t you ready to put up with on holiday?
4. What precautions should you take to avoid holiday problems?
11.Money makes the world go round.
1. What place does money occupy in your value system?
2. What do you spend your pocket money on?
3. If you were rich, how would you use your money?
4. What would you never do for love or money?
12. Happiness is what all people seek. Speak about the things that usually make you feel happy.
1. Do you believe in bad luck?
2. What are the three wishes you’d like to come true?
3. Can you remember any amusing things that have happened to you?
4. What is «happiness» in your view?
13.When I think about the United Kingdom, I immediately think of…
1. What places in the United Kingdom attract many tourists?
2. What places would you visit first if you had a chance to be in London?
3. What traditions connected with the British monarchy attract tourists in London?
4. What places of interest, besides those found, in London would you recommend visiting?
14. A man’s home is a reflection of his personality. Is it true for your house?
1. Do you help your mother with housework every day?
2. Have you ever decorated your room/house yourself?
3. Is your room your haven or just a place you sleep in?
4. What’s a house of your dream like?
15.Our life is impossible without modern inventions.
1. Does the computer play an essential role in your life?
2. How do you use your computer?
3. Is the mobile phone a blessing or a curse?
4. Do you spend more time watching TV or working/playing on the computer?
16.Success is a ladder that cannot be climbed with your hands in your pockets.
1. What is your greatest career ambition?
2. Would you like to be famous?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?
4. How can a person achieve fame?
17.Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
1. Why is reading compared to physical exercise?
2. Why do young people read less these days?
3. What book would you take with you on a long journey?
4. Why are people so keen on escapist books nowadays?
18.Travelling can’t be boring.
1. Why do people travel?
2. What means of travelling do you prefer?
3. Would you like to pursue a career which involves a lot of travelling?
4. Which is more important for you: comfort, speed or company?
19.There is no friend as faithful as a good book.
1. Why are “escapist books” popular now?
2. What helps you to choosc a book for reading?
3. Who is your favourite Belarusian/Russian/English/ American writer?
4. What characters from his/her books do you remember?
20.Do you agree that the best way to have a friend is to be one?
1. What features do you value most in people?
2. Has your friend ever disappointed or deceived you?
3. Can you rely on your friend?
4. Do you think it’s good to have many friends?
21.What does family happiness depend on in your opinion?
1. Do you have secrets from your parents?
2. Do children take after their parents?
3. What is the role of the family in the life of a person?
4. What should be done to avoid misunderstanding in the family?
22. Imagine that you have an opportunity to make up a television programme about art. What is it going to be about?
1. What is the most popular form of art nowadays?
2. What kind of performances/films do you prefer: tragedies, comedies or detective stories?
3. What film/theatre performance would you recommend your friend to watch?
4. What artists, actors or playwrights can our country be proud of?
23.Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
1. Is there any correspondence between physical appearance and people personality?
2. Is beauty only a physical quality?
3. Do you think beautiful people are generally happier?
4. Is beauty more important for men or women?
35+ Interview Questions and Answers [Full List]
The time has come!
After creating a killer resume and cover letter and passing the first round, it is time to face the final challenge:
Your job interview.
Being judged and evaluated by people who have your future in their hands is more anxiety-inducing than meeting the in-laws.
You’ve heard the interviewers and hiring managers say there are no right or wrong answers to calm you down before an interview.
But here’s the thing:
They are almost always looking for a specific way of answering.
Which brings us to this guide. We’re going to cover the most common interview questions and answers, turning you into a bona fide interview expert by the time you’re done reading.
So, let’s get started!
To make this guide as practical as possible, we covered just about every interview question out there.
Don’t let that put you off, though. You don’t have to read the whole thing end-to-end. To get the most out of the guide, we’d recommend:
How to Answer 14 Most Common Interview Questions [+ Sample Answers]
All of these questions are used to learn more about you, both as a person and a professional.
You might have heard the popular idea that there’s no right or wrong answers for job interview questions.
Well, while that might be true, there ARE a set of rules you need to follow when answering these questions.
If you understand what, exactly, the interviewer is looking for with each question, you’ll be able to give the right answer (and rock that interview!)
In this section, we’re going to go through 14 of the most common job interview questions and answers. We’re going to explain what the HR manager wants to see in you, as well as give you sample answers you could use.
So, let’s get started!
1) Tell me something about yourself.
How hard can it be to talk about yourself? We do it on a daily basis without much thought to it.
However, recruitment managers are not looking for your whole life story, your third-grade achievements, or what you had for dinner last night. Instead, they are looking for a pitch.
This is usually the first question asked in an interview, so it acts as your introduction. Make sure your answer is relevant to the position you are applying for. What you should be aiming for here is to present yourself as the ideal candidate for the job.
A good rule of thumb is to structure your talking points as follows:
Now, let’s go through some examples:
Hey! So, my name is John Doe and I’ve worked as a business analyst for 5+ years in Company X and Company Y.
I have some background in data analysis, having studied Information Systems at [Made-Up] University.
Throughout my career, I’ve done some pretty impressive stuff (if I do say so myself, haha).
I am Jane Doe, a recent college graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
I have just graduated with honors in Biochemistry. I know my way around a lab and have had multiple opportunities to put my knowledge into practice as a chemistry research assistant.
The lab felt like home, which is why I’d love to work as a lab assistant. I am passionate, hard-working, and extremely responsible. I am also looking forward to putting to practice all the things I learned during my time at university.
2) How did you hear about this position?
Although at first glance this might seem like a straightforward question, you should grab any opportunity you can to show your interest in the company.
Even if you haven’t been continuously refreshing the company’s website for job listings, make it seem like you have (in a professional way, of course). Show excitement and curiosity.
If someone inside the company told you about the position or recommended that you apply, definitely make sure to mention that.
You’ll have a much better chance at getting hired if someone credible can vouch for your skills.
So, mention his/her name and his/her position inside the company and give their reasoning for inviting or recommending you to apply for the position. Tell the hiring managers what excites you about the job opportunity or what exactly caught your eye.
I love the company’s passion for creating super intuitive, beautiful hardware, and I would love to be a part of it.
So, when I saw your job ad at [RandomJobBoardWebsite], even though I wasn’t actively looking for a job at the time, I couldn’t help but apply!”
“I heard from Jim Doe, my old colleague and college friend, that [Company X] was looking for a new sales director. He encouraged me to apply, saying that my experience managing a sales team at [Some Software Company] would be helpful for [Company X].
I’ve heard a lot about [Company X] from Jim, and I’m a big fan of the way you do things there. I’ve always wanted to work for a company with a flat organizational structure.”
3) Why did you decide to apply for this position?
Through this question, the interviewers want to assess how passionate you are for the position. And no, the answer isn’t:
“Well, I’m very passionate about not starving to death.”
“Well, I needed the money, and you guys tend to pay a lot.”
What the interviewer is looking for here is to see how passionate you are about the job or the company. After all, job performance is directly linked to job satisfaction. The happier you are about your position at the company, the more productive you’ll be.
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.
So, use this knowledge to your advantage.
When asked this question, your answer should include 2 things:
I’m very passionate about sustainability and renewable energy. In fact, I minored in Environmental Science at [XYZ University].
I’ve been following your company for the past few years, and I love how you’re changing the renewable energy landscape in America.
I’ve always wanted to get into marketing. Having done promotional jobs here and there, I never had an opportunity to do something more serious.
I do believe, though, that I have just the right skills to get started: copywriting, basic photoshop, and of course, lots of creativity.
So, I thought that an internship at [Company X] would be an awesome start to my career in marketing.
Want to find more samples answers to this question? Check out our article on 10+ best answers to “Why do you want to work here?”
4) What are your biggest strengths?
There are two answers you could go for here: what your actual strengths are, and what you think the hiring manager or HR representative wants to hear. We would most certainly suggest you go with the first answer.
For this question, you would want to narrow your answer down to at most three strengths. Pick 1 or 2 skills that would help you really excel at the job, and 1 or 2 personal (more or less unrelated) skills.
Not sure which ones are your top strengths? Check out the table below to learn which one’s perfect for your field:
After picking your strengths, back it up with a situation or story that shows how you have used it to benefit you on the job.
As you probably already know, this is one of the most common interview questions out there, so make sure you’re prepared for it before facing the HR manager!
For most of those jobs, I ended up picking up all the needed skills within 1 or 2 weeks (with basically no previous experience).
So, I’m pretty sure while I don’t have any experience as a bartender, I have the right certification, and I believe I can get good at it within a week or two.
My biggest strength is that I’m very efficient at working under pressure. No matter the crisis or stress, I can make the right decisions on-the-spot.
At that point, things looked so bleak that we were considering canceling the event or postponing it. Instead, I took the initiative in my hands and sorted through the problems one by one.
5) What is your biggest weakness?
Ah, this is always a tricky one!
After all, you don’t want to mention your flaws during an interview, so it’s guaranteed to be a tough question.
The trick to answering this one is realizing that the interviewers don’t expect you to be perfect. Everyone has flaws, weaknesses, and things to improve on.
When asking this question, the HR manager is actually seeking to learn:
And NO: fake humble-brag weaknesses don’t count as weaknesses. You can’t just say that your biggest weakness is that you work too hard, or that you’re a perfectionist.
The key here is to mention a weakness that’s real, but not something that would get in the way of you doing your job. You wouldn’t want to say you’re bad at math if you’re applying for an accountant position, would you
It’s also good practice to mention how you are working towards overcoming this weakness and realizing how it affects you negatively. If you can, just balance it with a positive side effect: treat it like two sides of the same coin.
My biggest weakness has always been my communication skills. I’ve been pretty shy and anxious as a kid. Over the years, however, I’ve been really working on the issue.
At this stage, I’m much better than I’ve ever been, but I’m still far from perfect.
This, however, won’t have any impact on my job as a programmer. Despite lacking communication skills, I’m very good at working in a team.
Well, as a recent graduate, I’d say my biggest weakness is the lack of real-life work experience.
While I’ve worked on a dozen software projects in the university, I don’t have the experience of working in a fully agile environment with an experienced team.
I am, however, willing to do my best and catch up as fast as I can.
Looking for more samples answers about your strengths and weaknesses? Check out our full guide!
6) What do you know about this company/organization?
A quick search in the “About” page of the company/organization you are applying for should be enough, right? Well, yes and no.
Think of this as an open-ended question. There’s no real wrong answer here, other than:
I don’t know anything about this organization. In fact, how did I end up here? Can you guys call me a cab real quick?
However, the more you actually know about the company, the better your chances of getting hired.
Imagine 2 equally competent candidates:
Which one would you pick? Exactly, the second one!
So, with this job interview question, you want to convince the recruiter that you’re the candidate #2.
Now, how do you do that? Well, a rule of thumb here is to do some Googling before the interview and learn the following about the company:
I hadn’t heard about you until recently, actually. I found out about [Company X] through your job ad on RandomJobBoard.
After doing some brief research on you guys, I ended up falling in love with your software and your mission.
I got particularly interested by your recent investment in [Startup X], I found that interesting because of [Y Reason].
7) Why should we hire you?
Ah, the ultimate humble-brag question.
Now, the real question is, how do you sell yourself without trying to look arrogant, desperate, or needy?
A good rule of thumb here is to stay away from the extremes. Think you’re a good fit for the job? Say that “you have the right experience.”
Whatever you do, don’t oversell yourself:
“I’m the best salesman you’ve ever met!”
Instead, make a general statement (I’m a great fit for the position because…) and talk about your experiences and achievements.
Here are 3 general points you can mention:
Well, as a start, I have all the skills and work experience required for the job. I’ve worked as a Sales Manager for 5+ years, and over the past 2, I’ve closed several deals totalling in 6-figures.
Oh, and on top of that, I have experience working with tech companies, so I’ll be able to pick up all the product specifics much faster than the other candidates.
I have just the right skill-set to excel as an executive assistant. While I haven’t previously worked as a personal assistant, I pretty much fit the bill for the role.
I’m extremely organized, having managed several project teams in my university. I led the organization of Event #1 and Event #2. This involved continuous communication with 12+ companies, 30 speakers, and 15+ sponsors.
I’m very meticulous and organized, and I’m more than capable of helping the CEO get the most our of their free time.
Looking for more sample answers? Check out these 10+ answers to “Why should we hire you?”
8) 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:
The final number you tell them should incorporate all 3 of the points we just mentioned. Do you know for a fact that the company is doing well (and compensates employees accordingly)? You’d quote a higher salary.
Is your skill-level above average? This should be reflected in your salary.
As a rule of thumb, you can figure out 2 numbers: what’s the “good” scenario, and what’s the “best” scenario?
Answer the interviewer with your “best” pay, and worst case scenario, they’ll negotiate it down.
Or, you can also answer with a range, and chances are, they’ll pick the number somewhere in the middle.
9) Do you have any questions for us?
You’ll hear this question in every interview you will attend.
While there isn’t a right answer, there IS a wrong answer:
Nope, all good! Thanks, I’ll go show myself out.
Keep in mind, though, that the questions shouldn’t be too easy (So, what does your company do?).
Other than showing the recruiter that you’re really interested in working for them, this is your opportunity to really find out more about the ins and outs of the place.
The answers you get from the interviewer could also be an indicator of whether you really want to work there or not.
So, what kind of questions can you ask? Here are some of the most essential ones:
10) What are you looking for in a new position?
The easiest way to answer this question would be to simply say that you’re looking for whatever the company is offering.
Look at it from the point of view of the potential employer. Would they hire someone if they answered this question with:
A good salary. And uhh, well, that’s about it!
This answer pretty much says that the moment they get a higher paying offer, they’re going to jump ship!
Instead, explain to the interviewer that this job at this company is the perfect fit for you. Mention what your short-term and long-term career goals are, and how this position ties to them.
I’m looking to further apply my machine learning skills that I developed during my 2+ years of work at [Startup X]. There, I used to do programmatic ads model design.
Now, I’m looking for an opportunity to work on a larger scale project that involves setting up programmatic ads for audiences of more than 10 million people.
I believe that worked with such a large-scale project will allow me to progress significantly faster in my career.
11) Are you considering other positions in other companies?
Here’s a tricky one: How much does the HR manager need to know here?
If you admit to having interviews with other companies, it might look like you’re not 100% dedicated to this one.
On the other hand, if you say you are not considering other positions, it might make you seem like you don’t have other options (and the company has the upper hand in salary negotiations).
The right way to go about here is to find common ground between the two answers.
The interviewer is probably asking because they want to know whether they have competition in hiring you. They also want to know if you are serious about the industry and are legitimately looking to be employed in this field of work.
If you do have other interviews lined up for other companies, express that you are keeping your options open but that you favor this job in comparison to the others.
Don’t have many other options? Stick to the same approach.
Whatever you do, don’t make it seem like you’re desperate or that you don’t have any other options.
I have had two interviews during the past week with companies in X and Y industries.
However, as I’m very passionate about both your industry and the work you have done during the past several years, I am more inclined toward working for you, if everything works out.
12) What is the professional achievement you’re most proud of?
This is another version of the “Why should we hire you” question, but with a focus on one very specific achievement.
This one’s pretty straightforward, just mention your #1 professional achievement and you’re good to go.
As a given, the achievement has to be related to the job you’re applying for. Let’s say you’re applying for the position of Sales Manager:
“I’m very good at underwater basket-weaving, having woven 20+ baskets in the past year.”
“In my previous sales position, I managed to hit and exceed department KPIs by 50%+ for 6 months in a row”
Keep in mind, though, that you want to be very specific with your answer. To get this right, try using the STAR method. It goes something like this:
So, find a work-related achievement that showcases your contribution through your skills and experience to something that matters to the company.
My biggest achievement is the fact that I went from being an intern to managing company X’s entire marketing over 2 years.
My greatest accomplishment so far is graduating from [University X] within 4 years, with a GPA of 3.9. My family was unable to support me financially, so I had to take care of all the university bills on my own.
Through hard work and dedication, I ended up graduating with almost no student loans. I managed this through a combination of:
13) What kind of work environment do you like best?
The aim of this question is to assess whether you’ll fit in the company’s working environment.
For example, some organizations are pretty structured and hierarchical, they require tight organization and have a well-planned day filled with rules and guidelines on how to do things.
If you’re the creative, think-out-of-the-box type who likes to break the rules and innovate, this is probably not going to cut it for you.
On the other hand, some companies are more laid back, with a lot less bureaucracy. “Go get us more sales” can actually be your main duty for the week if you’re working in an early stage startup.
If you’re the type who prefers to have strict to-dos and objectives, you probably won’t enjoy such a job.
So, the takeaway? Different people work best in different environments, and that’s okay.
Before you go to the interview, go through the company’s website and social media pages to get a sense of the general vibe and environment there.
Look at employee reviews on GlassDoor, or if you know someone already working there, ask them.
Depending on what you learn, answer accordingly.
Want someone to just blindly follow instructions and do what they’re told? Then we’d probably not be a good fit.
I love working in a youthful, energetic environment. You know, when you’re working on a common goal with a team of people who are as passionate as you are?
I like to think of my work as a second home, and my coworkers as family.
The last company I worked at had such an environment, and I excelled at the job.
I get that exact feeling about Company X, since the moment I walked in here for the interview. So, I’m pretty excited to get to know how you guys work!
14) Where do you see yourself in five years?
Sometimes the honest answer to this is “Hopefully not doing this.” especially with entry-level jobs.
Don’t think the hiring manager doesn’t know it, though. There are diplomatic ways to go around it.
In general, the motivation behind this question is for the interviewer to assess whether you are an ambitious person or not and whether you have realistic expectations for your career.
Make sure to avoid any of the cliche answers such as…
“As the big boss man”
Instead, think realistically about what the next step after this position is, and whether it is possible to reach it within the company you are applying at.
Within the next 5 years, I’d like to reach the position of a Senior Business Consultant. During the time period, I would like to accomplish the following:
Help 20+ organizations improve their business
Create a personal network of highly specialized professionals
Learn as much as I can about optimizing and improving clients’ businesses, as well as the essentials of operating a company
As a start, I want to learn if accounting is the right field for me. While I loved what I studied at the university, I want to see if working in the field feels the same.
If I do end up enjoying it, I’d like to specialize in either internal auditing or forensic accounting, as I really like to discover and solve problems. From what I’ve seen from your job ads, you guys are hiring for both, so I hope it’s going to be possible to move up from the position of an “intern” within the next few months!
Still not sure how to answer this one? We don’t blame you! Sometimes, you might not know what you’re doing next week, let alone next year! Check out our guide to answering the “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” job interview question to find more possible answers.
How to Answer 18 Situational Job Interview Questions
You’re past the hard part.
You already know the most common job interview questions, and can probably deflect whatever the interviewer throws at you.
Depending on your specific situation, though, you might also need to learn how to answer these situational job interview questions.
1) Why haven’t you gotten your Master’s Degree/Ph.D.?
As a start, keep in mind that the interviewer isn’t judging you for your decision.
After all, if they were looking for someone with a better degree, they wouldn’t have invited you to an interview. The degree is not the dealbreaker here, but your answer to the question might be.
When asking this question, the interviewer is trying to see your reasoning for pursuing a career instead of getting another degree.
Heck, there’s a chance that if you give them the right answer, they’re even going to like you more than someone with 3 Phds!
So, simply explain why you didn’t think that another degree was the right thing for you at the time.
Don’t say you were lazy or didn’t feel like it, or that it’s a waste of money (even if that might be the case).
Instead, give compelling arguments, such as…
At this stage of my life, I decided to pursue my career instead of further education. On the one hand, I want to make sure that Marketing is what I want to do with my life.
On the other hand, I believe that in my field, practical work experience is a lot more valuable than academic.
I might eventually decide to pursue a masters, but at this point, I really don’t see the point in that.
Because it’s not in sync with my future career path. I believe that for software engineering, practical experience matters a lot more than having a degree.
I’ve already done an internship as a Junior Javascript Back-end Developer, and I believe that it gave me a lot more knowledge than my B.A. in Computer Science.
While I am eventually planning on getting a Masters, it’s going to be in a more theoretical field, such as Artificial Intelligence.
2) Why have you switched jobs so many times?
If you’ve switched jobs in a very short period of time (2 or more full-time positions in 1 year), the interviewer is bound to ask about it.
After all, job-hopping is one of the biggest red flags for HR managers.
True, you might have had a reasonable cause. Maybe the second company you got hired in just wasn’t a good culture fit for you.
Well, you’ll have to communicate that.
Companies tend to be skeptical because of the following reasons…
So, your job here is to convince the interviewer that you don’t belong to any of those 3 categories.
You need to make them realize that you will not jump ship a few months after getting hired just because some recruiter PM’d you on LinkedIn with a better offer.
The best way to answer this question is to explain the reason you switched jobs. It could be one of the following:
The last company I got hired in just wasn’t what I expected. The hiring manager didn’t communicate the role well enough.
-And sales pages
Around a week after I started work at the company, I realized that they were actually looking for something completely different. They asked me to write generic blog and social media posts, which is pretty far off from what I do.
This was really not what I expected, and not something I find interesting.
Well, as a start, my first job was in a big corporation straight out of university. While I did learn a lot there about Software Engineering practices, I also learned that a huge company with lots of regulations, rules, and the like isn’t for me.
So, at the end of my internship there, I decided to try working at a startup. I enjoyed that job a LOT more, as it gave me a lot of freedom when it comes to problem-solving. I wasn’t told HOW to do it. Rather, I was given the option of coming up with my own solution.
Unfortunately, the company went belly-up after failing to raise money, putting me back on the job market.
3) Why did you change your career path?
If you recently changed your career path, the interviewer is sure to ask about it.
A lot of people go through a career change. Some even do it several times in their lifetime!
As long as you’re good at what you do, no one cares if you were a pediatrician in one year, and a professional chef in another.
When asked this question, all you have to do is answer truthfully. Explain how your old job just wasn’t for you, and how the job you’re applying for is so much more interesting.
I realized that being a doctor is not for me. While I did enjoy my 3 years in med school, the 6 year study period was too much.
I wanted to start making money and help out my family way before that, so I dropped out of university and started taking online courses in accounting.
At this point, I’m pretty good at it, having done 2 internships so far in [Company X] and [Company Y].
Simply because I enjoy doing sales much more than accounting. After 5 years of working as an accountant for Firm X, I decided I wanted to try something new.
I asked my boss at the time to let me transition to the sales team, and I ended up liking it AND being pretty good at it.
4) Why did you decide to leave your previous/current job?
When asking this question, the interviewer wants to learn:
“Oh, well, the company started bleeding cash and was on its way to bankruptcy.”
“Things started to get really boring, and the boss man was kind of mean. I totally deserve better, so I just ghosted them and now I’m looking for a new company. Hi!”
“I didn’t feel like the company’s values coincide with mine. The management was too controlling and micromanaging. I prefer to have some control over my work, and being able to contribute by going above and beyond my requirements.”
Of course, I went through the off-boarding properly. Meaning, gave a timely resignation notice, and transferred all the essential company knowledge to my replacement.”
“I got fired for missing work for a week without an excuse.”
“I was fired, actually. The fault was in my communication skills at the time. I misunderstood my supervisor’s instructions and ended ended up setting a higher monthly spend on ad account for the client. The losses were not more than 3-figures, but apparently, the relationship with the client was already strained, so they ended up leaving.
Of course, I really took this to heart and worked very hard on improving my communication skills, to ensure that I don’t make any mistakes of this nature ever again.”
5) Why is there a gap in your work experience?
In most cases, a gap in your work experience doesn’t really mean anything. You probably have a very good reason for it.
The interviewer, however, will definitely ask about it, and you should answer adequately.
There’s no secret sauce to answering this question, just let the recruiter know about your situation, whatever that may be:
Whichever the case may be, just explain the situation in brief and move on.
One thing to keep in mind, however, is that if you were laid off at work, or you quit and had trouble getting a new job, you should be very subtle about it.
If the interviewer knows that you’re struggling to find a job, you’re going to give them the upper hand in salary negotiations.
“I had a baby and had to take maternity leave.”
“My father was sick, so I had to be the one to take care of him full-time over a few months.”
6) Why were you fired?
Now this is a tough one.
Getting fired is pretty much never good.
Keep in mind that we’re talking about getting fired, not getting laid off. There’s a huge difference between the two:
If you got fired and the interviewer asks you about it, you should be honest. After all, they can easily check-in with your previous employer.
Your best shot here is to be critical about your mistakes, and explain what you’ve done to improve.
“None of it was my fault. My boss is a total tool, and he hates me for no real reason. He yelled at me for no real reason!”
In the example above, the interviewee gets defensive. That’s a pretty huge red flag for the HR manager.
Instead, try saying something that shows that you’re aware of your mistakes.”
At the end of the day, though, it turned out that the company was looking to experiment with email marketing, and specifically for someone to set it up from scratch.
While I did my best to deliver, in the end it turned out that their niche doesn’t actually need email marketing. This was against the management’s vision, so that decided to let me go.”
7) How do you feel about working weekends or late hours?
You’re gonna get asked this question in one of the following 2 cases:
1) You’re applying for a job that requires working odd hours.
“Sure! I’m OK with working late hours or weekends, as long as you let me know about it at least a few days in advance.”
2) You’re applying for just about any other type of job.
Now, you should look at this as a red flag. Is the employer just checking your dedication, or are they looking for someone that’s going to work 24/7 with no overtime pay?
In this case, ask them to clarify what they mean.
“Given enough warning, sure. Is that something I’ll be required to do often? Do you offer overtime pay for this kind of situation?”
8) How would your boss or coworkers describe you?
This question is pretty much the same as “what are your greatest strengths,” the only difference is that it should be from the point of view from your boss or coworkers.
Here, you want to focus on your traits and achievements that you’ve previously been praised for (After all, the interviewer might ask for a reference!).
There are at least 2 ways to answer this question:
1) Describe a specific situation where you excelled at work (and received praise from your boss and coworkers)
“They’d say I’m super hard working. During my weekend-off, not one, but three of my coworkers got sick, and I had to spot for them.
The weekend was peak season in Nantucket, so the restaurant was getting seriously overwhelmed. All of a sudden, we went from being very prepared for the season, to complete panic.
Had to jump between serving, bussing, and line-cooking, but overall, managed to survive through the weekend successfully.”
2) Quote a performance review
If you’ve previously worked in an office job, you’re probably all too familiar with these.
Did your boss give you a glowing performance review? Make sure to mention it here!
“Well, in my last performance review in September, my boss described me as someone who takes initiative.
My position as a PR manager involves constantly keeping track of our clients brand reputation, and if something goes wrong, dealing with it as fast as possible.
There were 4-5 different situations where I had to take charge and react to problems literally the moment they arose, whether it was during my work hours, or not.”
9) Do you have any serious medical conditions?
When asking this question, the interviewer wants to learn if you have any medical conditions that could impair your ability to do the job correctly.
In most cases, you’re not obliged to give an answer. If you do have a health condition, and it doesn’t have anything to do with your career, you can simply choose not to answer, or to say “No.”
However, you might want to disclose anything that could potentially have an impact on how you perform.
For example, if the job requires you to lift heavy boxes, for example, and you’re not able to do so because of a condition, you should let the HR manager know.
“I don’t have any serious medical conditions”
“I’m unable to lift heavy objects because of issues with my back, but it won’t have any impact on how I perform at an office job”
10) What would your first 30, 60, or 90 days look like in this role?
If you’re applying for a senior or leadership role, you’re probably going to get asked this question.
Chances are, at this stage of the interview, you already know a lot about your future position and the company.
Now, it’s time to show off your knowledge in your field, and explain how you’re going to start making things happen at the company.
So, here’s how to answer the question:
You’re probably going to need to get to know the company first. You’re going to be learning as much as possible, including information on:
You’ll start start making things happen. From all the info you gathered, suggest a handful (3 to 5) initiatives you could take on:
You’re already have started making an impact. Describe several things you think are going to be functioning better:
11) Are you a team player?
Wherever you’re applying, the answer to this question should be a “Yes!”
Even if you’re applying for a completely solo role, chances are, you’re still going to have to work in a team occasionally.
I’m good at both leading and following in terms of creativity and brainstorming. I’m also super receptive to others ideas, and do my best to help them execute it without nay-saying or criticism.”
“Yep, definitely. I excel at team-work.
This one time while working at [Company X], I was assigned to an existing team working on a web application for a business process management company.
They were working on a tight deadline, and needed help on the API side.
I optimised their development cycles and oversaw a team of three developers while collaborating with the other two dev teams.
Everything went pretty well, and we managed to finish the project on time.”
12) Are you a risk-taker?
This one’s pretty tricky, as the answer here depends on your profession and field.
If you’re a pilot, for example, the answer should be a strict “No!”
If, on the other hand, you’re a day trader, then risk is an essential part of your job.
So, depending on how valuable risk is for your job, answer accordingly.
You could also give a more strategic answer. Let’s say, for example, you work in investment banking. You need to be a risk taker to an extent, but being too risk-friendly might make the entire company go bankrupt.
The strategy in such a case would be to show that you’re all about calculated risk. You’re willing to take chances, but only when the odds are in your favor.
As with most interview questions, you should give examples of situations where you had to take risks, and what the end-results were.
“Yes, I’m a risk-taker. I believe that to achieve real results, you always need to be willing to take a certain level of risk.
Pretty much any marketing initiative you launch is tied to risk. You can plan everything from beginning till the end, but no matter how well you plan it out, things might just not work out.
“I’m not a risk-taker, I’m more of a risk-manager. As someone who’s been in finance for years, I can say with a lot of confidence that there’s risk in everything.
The most important things are to one, minimize your risks, and two, minimize potential damages if everything goes very, very wrong.
While working at Investment Bank X, we had a very interesting policy for investing in new fintech projects. We used to avoid moon-shots, high-tech projects, as well as anything that had an experimental business model.
13) How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
If you’re applying for a high-stress job, you’re guaranteed to get asked this question.
The aim of this question is to see if you’re the type of person who’d survive working at the job, or fall through the cracks when the first signs of trouble show up.
Obviously, you wouldn’t answer with the following…
“Well, I end up having a panic attack, crying, and running away from work.”
Instead, answer as follows…
Now, let’s go through some real-life examples:
“Though I can’t particularly say I enjoy stressful situations, I AM very good at working under pressure.
During chaos and panic, I tend to take a step back, think, plan, and prioritize.
For example, there have been times I’ve had to juggle multiple university projects and assignments at the same time. I would break up large assignments into small, individual tasks, and prioritize based on:
This way, my work became a lot more manageable. The most times I had to experience such situations, the better I performed overall.”
As a cook, working under pressure is pretty much part of the job. I’ve been in several situations where the restaurant was understaffed for the occasion. Heck, it’s pretty much a constant thing during peak season.
When there’s a ton of orders coming in and we can barely keep up, I tend to get significantly more productive than usual.”
14) Do you prefer hard work, or smart work?
By definition, hard work is when you, well, work hard. It’s when you’re willing to put in a lot of work to get the job done.
Smart work on the other hand, means doing the work efficiently. If you manage to get the job done in 2 hours instead of 5, with the same end-result, you’re doing smart work.
Keep in mind, though, that by asking this question, the interviewer is looking to understand what your work ethic is like. Meaning, they’re looking for a healthy combination of both, not just one.
That is, they want you to be the candidate who not only thinks smartly but works hard as well.
So, your answer here shouldn’t be one-sided.
“Oh, I looove smart work. That’s when you come up with what to do, and make other people do it, right?”
Instead, explain how you excel at both:
Smart work, on one hand, lets you figure out the best and most efficient way to get things done.
Hard work, on the other hand, means that you’ll do the job right. Even if there’s no way to do it smart or efficiently, you’ll be willing to put in long hours of work to get it done.
I’m the type that does both.
For an example of smart for, during my time at [Made Up Corporation], I was in charge of the sales department. As a process improvement initiative, I migrated from an outdated, in-house CRM, to Pipedrive. This improved the department’s productivity by around 20%.
On the other hand, the whole migration process took around 3 months of hard work. As the software we were using was outdated, trying to learn how to map and migrate our data was a lot more complicated than we’d expected.”
15) How quickly do you adapt to new technology?
Today, whether you’re applying for a software engineering job, or as a cashier in a supermarket, you’re going to need to use technology at least on some level.
So, you should be able to pick up new tech ASAP. Any new change shouldn’t completely disrupt your work.
So, when answering this question, you should talk about how tech-savvy you are.
“I’m pretty tech-savvy. I’ve worked with a lot of different Point of Service systems so far, and have zero difficulties learning how to use new ones.”
As a given, I own a PC, have used Office 365, and all the usual stuff.”
“I’ve always been interested in tech. In fact, I’m the type of person to actively seek out new software to help solve business problems at work.
I’ve worked with 3 different Customer Management Software in the past, such as PipeDrive, SalesForce, and Zoho CRM.”
16) Do you have any interests outside of work?
If the interviewer asks you this question, take it as a good sign!
It means that they liked your professional background, and now they’re just trying to get to know you and see if you’re a good fit for the company culture.
It’s pretty hard to go wrong here, unless you’re going to answer something like:
“I have literally no hobbies.”
“All I do is play video games all day.”
Just talk about your hobbies and interests, and you’re all set!
Bonus points if you can mention something that’s also relevant to your job (creative writing if you’re applying for a copywriting job, for example).
“I’m a big fan of creative writing. I have my own personal short-story blog, and contribute actively to several online writing communities (such as Writing Prompts on Reddit).
Oh, and I’m also a huge fan of the New York Giants.”
17) What do you think our company/organization could do better?
Well, this one’s interesting!
While not too common for most organizations, it’s a favorite amongst tech companies.
How come? Well, answering this question shows a couple of things…
Obviously, you should be very political about your feedback. You can’t just say that:
“Well, a lot of things really. I’m not enjoying this interview right here, for example.
And your product kinda sucks, no offense. But hey, there’s always room for improvement, am I right?”
Instead, you want to show off the research you’ve done. Talk about anything that might seem off about their product or business:
“I actually went through your resume builder before coming to the interview, and found several things that seemed kinda counter-intuitive.
Not to say that it’s too hard to understand, or something, but it took me a while to figure out some stuff.
If you want, I can open up my laptop and show you what I mean.”
How to Answer 3 Most Common Behavioral Questions in an Interview [w/ Possible Answers]
Finally, behavioral job interview questions are questions that focus on how you’ve performed in the past, or how you’d perform in a specific situation.
They’re used to understand your thinking patterns, and whether you can think on your feet.
Remember the STAR interview method we discussed all the way up? Well, it can be used to answer just about any behavioral interview questions.
To brush up your memory, the main idea behind the STAR method is that each answer should involve the following:
Here are 3 of the most common behavioral interview questions (with sample answers):
1) Give an example of how you have handled a challenge in the workplace before.
What the interviewers want to know in this case is how well you handle conflict and difficulties.
So, the answer here should be pretty straightforward. You should describe a challenge you faced at work, and explain how you solved it.
“During my last job as a Google Ads expert, one of the company clients had accidentally butchered their own ad account. I noticed this over the weekend and saw that they were basically wasting money on nothing.
I took the initiative and immediately got in touch with the client to let them know about the issue. Then, we set up an impromptu meeting on the same day, and fixed the account before any real damage could be done.”
“During my last job, I was managing the creative and web dev team in charge of creating an online store for a client. Two days before deploying, we found a major bug that messed up the whole front-end user experience.
Now, we could have pushed the deadline a bit, but that would have messed up the relationship with the client. The project was already postponed once because of unforeseen circumstances, so this one was a do or die.
I assembled a task force consisting of web developers from my team, as well as some software engineers from another department. We focused 100% of our time on fixing the issue, and actually managed to launch on time at the end.”
2) Give an example of when you performed well under pressure.
For any high-stress work environment, you’re guaranteed to get asked this question.
“I actually perform a lot better when under a lot of pressure. The sense of urgency and importance really motivates me to up my game and make sure everything works out right.
When I worked as a Financial Analyst at [MadeUpFinanceCompanyInc], most of the work was very high pressure. I had to go above and beyond the line of duty to make sure we met the tight deadlines set by our clients. This often meant working 12 hour work days, and sometimes, working over the weekend.”
“As a seasonal worker, my entire career is high-pressure, haha. My last position was as a line cook during the summer at the SomeRestaurant in JacksonHole, Wyoming.
3) Give an example of when you showed leadership qualities.
Applying for a leadership position? You’ll definitely get asked this behavioral interview question.
Keep in mind, though, that this question doesn’t necessarily mean that you should have held a managerial position.
What the interviewer is asking for is a situation when you took the initiative and led a project or an initiative.
“As an entry-level marketer, there was not much expected of me at SoftwareCompanyInc.. My main to-dos involved doing research, and completing whatever tasks were assigned to me.
During a content marketing brainstorming session, I came up with an awesome idea to market the company. The gist of it was, we’d interview company clients who were very successful at using the software, create case studies on what exactly they’re doing, and include it in our email marketing strategy.
The Chief Marketing Officer loved the idea and put me in charge of executing the project, which I did with flying colors.”
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Additional Interview Preparation Tips
And we’re finally here!
If you managed to get to this point, you definitely deserve a high-five!
Now, before we wrap up the article, let’s go through a couple of essential tips on acing your interview…
And finally, good luck on the interview! You got this!
#1 Cattus
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Устал? Собирай конфеты.
Много конфет? Покупай меч!
И-и-и навстречу приключениям!
#2 MicroMan8v
#3 Captain Jack DiUsTin
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#4 Cattus
You have eaten 1654 candies!
You threw 250 candies on the ground. (;_
#5 Norgot
ask again later
#6 DemodiX
A Voice from Ventilation.
#7 Jarl
Лазанья с Шепардом
#8 Norgot
ask again later
#9 StepFan
#10 Raymar
А что вообще отвечать ему?
UPD: Нашел ответ.
#11 Norgot
ask again later
Objective: Click the [ let’s go, then ] button that appears.
* The frog says: «First question: do you _really_ love candies?»
Objective: Type [ yes ] into [ Text box ] and press [ Enter ]
* The frog says: «Perfect. Here’s 10 candies. Many more candies are waiting for you.»
* 100 candies received.
Objective: Click the [ Second question ] button that appears.
* The frog says: «Second question : if A implies B and B implies C, and D implies A, and E implies D, what does A imply?»
Objective: Type [ B ] into [ Text box ] and press [ Enter ]
* The frog says: «Great. You seem to understand basic logic. Here’s 100 candies.»
* 100 candies received.
Objective: Click the [ Second question ] button that appears.
* The frog says: «Third question. Consider 10 days. If I give you 1 candy on the first day, and each other day I give you twice more candies than the previous one, how much candies will I give you on the day number 10?»
Objective: Type [ 512 ] into [ Text box ] and press [ Enter ]
* The frog says: «Exactly. Let’s speed up the process : here’s your 512 candies right now! Playing with you is so exciting! Next question is for 1000 candies.»
* 512 candies received.
Objective: Click the [ Candiiiiies! ] button that appears.
* The frog says: «Fourth question : if you could be whatever you want, what would you be?»
Objective: Type [ Frog ] into [ Text box ] and press [ Enter ]
* The frog says: «Correct! Everyone wants to be a frog. Here’s your 1000 candies.»
* 1000 candies received.
Objective: Click the [ Any more enigma? ] button that appears.
* The frog says: «Here’s a story : there’s a fox, a lion and a wolf inside a lunar crater. The fox is about to bite the lion, which is about to bite the wolf, which is about to bite the fox. It’s snowing and a shrub is watching the scene. Who’s enjoying the story? «
Objective: Type [ Me ] into [ Text box ] and press [ Enter ]
* The frog says: «Right, you were enjoying it! At least, I hope so. Here’s a chocolate bar for you. It’s very precious.
* [ Chocolate bar] acquired.
Objective: Click [ Yay!! ] button that appears.
* The frog says: «I have no more sweets to give you. It was a real pleasure to play with you. Thanks a lot.»