Here's a quick run-down of the top interview questions you are likely to be asked in any interview. These top interview questions are not limited by sector and tend to be asked at most interviews.

1. Tell us about your most relevant experience for this role
2. What is your proudest achievement so far?
3. What is the most difficult situation you have had to face and how did you overcome it?
4. Why do you want to work here (or in this role)?
5. Why should we hire you?
6. Describe a situation where you didn't get along with someone
7. What is your biggest strength?
8. What is your biggest weakness?
9. Why do you want to leave your current job?
10. Where do you want to be in 3 or 5 years time?

More top interview questions

There are other top interview questions that employers may ask which you can consider rehearsing:

• What would be your top priority in this role?
• Do you have any questions for us?
• What do you think of your previous boss?
• Tell me a little bit about yourself
• Tell me what you know about this company
• What would your co-workers say about you?
• What would your worst enemy say about you?
• How do you perform under pressure?
• Do you prefer working alone or in groups?
• Tell me about an issue you've had with a previous boss?

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