10 Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

The STAR framework

Situation · Task · Action · Result. Use it to structure answers to any behavioural question.

The 10 questions

1. Tell me about yourself — 90 seconds, past → present → future.
2. Why this role / company — show research, link to your career arc.
3. Biggest weakness — real, current, paired with how you're addressing it.
4. Biggest strength — evidence, not adjectives.
5. Why leaving your last role — forward-looking, never negative.
6. Tell me about a conflict — STAR; focus on resolution and learning.
7. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? — tied to the job's growth path.
8. Describe a failure — own it, show what changed.
9. Why should we hire you? — 3 bullet points mapped to their needs.
10. Do you have any questions? — yes, always. Ask about team, success metrics, and the first 90 days.