When you’ve been out of the interviewing game for a while, you forget how to answer the most common questions. So, I’ve created this page to help you practice!
Use this page to practice your interviewing skills! You can record yourself, and also write down your answers to common interview questions. Good luck!
Answer Common Interview Questions Using Google’s Tool
Write down your answers to common interview questions, using Google’s Interview Warmup Tool.
Write Down Your Answers to Even MORE Common Interview Questions
How did you do with your Google interview practice? I’m no Google, but I have conveniently included even interview questions for you to practice below.
Use the notepad space under each set of questions to write down your answers. Enter your email, and hit send to get the notes delivered to your inbox.
Interview Questions About Your Background
- Tell me about yourself.
- Can you tell me more about your current responsibilities at your most recent job?
- What’s your biggest accomplishment?
- What are your biggest strength and your biggest weakness? [hint: use these quizzes to help you answer this question!]
Take Notes: Need to think about it a bit more? Take notes in the space below. Hit submit, and I’ll send you a copy of your notes to your email address. 🙂
Breakroom Buddha Notepad
Interview Questions About Your Workstyle
- What was your favorite and least favorite aspect of your most recent job? [be honest, but positive!]
- Describe a time when you made a mistake? How did you fix it?
- Describe a time when you had to resolve a conflict?
- Do you like to work in groups or alone? Why?
- How would you handle negative comments from a senior manager?
- How would you handle negative comments from a senior manager who’s not your boss?
Take Notes: Need to think about it a bit more? Take notes in the space below. Hit submit, and I’ll send you a copy of your notes to your email address. 🙂
Breakroom Buddha Notepad
Standard Recruiter Interview Questions
- Why are you interested in this position and our company?
- What are your salary expectations? [hint: check Glassdoor]
- What is your ideal start date?
- Do you have any questions for me? [hint: the answer is always yes. Ask these questions]
Take Notes: Need to think about it a bit more? Take notes in the space below. Hit submit, and I’ll send you a copy of your notes to your email address. 🙂
Breakroom Buddha Notepad
Pre-Interview Prep Tips
- Practice answering common interview questions out loud in front of a mirror.
- Record yourself answering the questions, and then watch it back.
- Practice answering them in a “mock interview” setting with a friend, family member, mentor, or an AI tool.
- Repeat all the steps until you feel confident.
- When you feel confident, why not record a video resume? You can start sending it around to recruiters and hiring managers to stand out.
Tools & Resources to Help You Answer Common Interview Questions
- How to Tell Your Job Story: Learn how to craft your words and tell a better story about your work experience.
- How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”: A quick 3-step formula to help you answer the #1 interview question.
- Career Quizzes that give you a list of “Strengths and Weaknesses”
- Poised: AI-powered communication coach providing personalized feedback.
- LinkedIn’s Interview Prep: Get instant, AI-powered feedback on the delivery of your answer.
- Google’s Interview Warm-up: A quick way to prepare for your next interview. (what you used above!)
- VCV.ME: make a short video resume, share the link, and get the job you want!
WHAT’S NEXT: TAKE A BREAK
This is a lot of work…so after you practice your job interview questions, take a break with some of the #OutofOffice resources below.
