These are the top questions managers are asking in job interviews
That means workers applying for jobs better come prepared with compelling stories about challenges they've faced and what they've learned, according to a new study by AI-based career tool Kickresume, which studied 250 interview questions being posed by a host of companies, including the likes of Apple, Accenture and Google. Among the findings, 22% of companies asked about a candidate's previous mistakes or failures. “Getting asked about it can feel a bit awkward, but don’t stress: It’s really about showing how you solve problems and bounce back from tough situations," said Peter Duris, CEO and co-founder of Kickresume, in a statement. "We’ve all messed up at some point; it’s how you handle it that really matters." The study also found that: - 54% of companies were extremely likely to ask applicants to share stories from their previous work experiences. - 16% asked questions about deadlines. - 10% asked about performance under pressure. - 10% asked about how workers dealt with a problematic or difficult co-worker. In some cases, workers also were asked about the company itself, with 16% asking applicants to name a favorite thing about a company product or what interested them about the company. But perhaps the single biggest question hiring managers are asking in job interviews comes from a new study by Final Round AI, which analyzed tens of thousands of questions among companies with more than 10,000 employees. The top question was simply why the candidate wanted to work at the company, according to Final Round AI. Similar questions “Why should we hire you” and “Why do you want this job” were also frequently asked. Other top questions and discussion prompts included: - Where do you see yourself in five years? - What are your strengths and weaknesses? - Questions about the candidate's resume - Do you have any questions for me? - Tell me about yourself. - Candidate salary expectations and availability