Top 8 Interview Questions and Answers

This is a dangerous question. Never give a specifc dollar amount. It is better to feel out the conversation and ask the hiring manager if a range is already assigned. If no salary range is shared, it is ok to state that more information is needed to assess an appropriate salary range.

This also leads to being well prepared with your achievements and skills. A deep dive into your career experience is needed to answer this question. The response is not a one-size fits all.

It is important to avoid the word "weakness" in your response. Use "areas to improve upon." You could be serious and say you don't have any weaknesses that would impair your ability to do the job. On a funnier note, you can say "I cannot sing." Pick something that does not get you into trouble and would not tarnish your reputation or ability to complete the tasks outlined in the job opportunity.

You can address this question about stree exuded by others or your own stress. If speaking about working with others who are stressed, discuss your ability to communicate with team members to understand and empathize. If speaking about your own stress, it is easy to say that you take the time to understand why you are stressed and carefully address each issue contributing to the stress. 

Be honest. If you are leaving, the best thing to say is that your core values no longer align with the company's values and therefore it is not a good fit. If a layoff was the reason, tell the truth. Explain downsizing, company was reorganizing, business was closing...whatever applies here.

Not many companies offering interview preparation cover this topic. Interview questions like this one gauge whether you can think analytically, handle ambiguity and communicate clearly. Before answering this question, spend a few minutes thinking about how to prepare a logical answer. "Knowing the Empire State Building is around 1,500 feet and 15 pennies make an inch, I'd calculate 15 x 12 x 1,500, resulting in 270,000 pennies for its height." Maybe you have similar questions to ask in an interview?? :)