Whether it is over the phone or in-person, interviews can be scary. You want to say the right thing and leave a good, lasting impression. Of course, you should dress professionally, be kind, and act professionally. However, some interviews can go south quickly once you are asked a question you were not prepared for. Below is a list of interview questions you need to know before your next interview. Brainstorm your answers for these questions to lower your chance of getting flustered in your next interview. Make sure to also highlight your digital communication skills when answering these questions.

Common Interview Questions You Need to Be Ready to Answer

• Tell me about yourself.
• Tell me about a time you succeeded.
• How are your teamwork skills?
• When was the last time you led a team?
• What book should I read next?
• Tell me about a time you succeeded.
• How often do you learn something new?
  • This is a great question to highlight the new digital platforms you have explored.
• Why do you want to work here?
• What attracted you to our company?
• Tell me about a time you failed.

Not-So-Common Interview Questions You Need to Be Ready to Answer

• What is a project our company has worked on that piqued your interest?
• How do you get your news?
• What work of our company has really impressed you?
• Tell me about a time when you had drama at work.
• How do you prioritize your to-do list?
• How do you stay up-to-date on trends?
  • This is a great opportunity to bring up cultural trends that you know through social media channels.
• When was the last time you were really proud of yourself?
• Tell me about a situation when you didn’t have enough time to plan, and how did you handle the situation?
• Who do you know that I should know?
• What should I learn next?
  • Suggest TikTok, writing for SEO, keyword research… use this time to show off something up-and-coming that you know how to do
• If you could give me one piece of life advice, what would it be?

Interview Questions You Need To Ask the Company At The End

• What is a day in the life look like?
• Do you have any metrics or time expectations on how quickly projects are completed?
• How do you engage employees? What is the company culture like?
• How does the company invest in the wellbeing and career paths of its employees?
• Where do you see this company going in the next five years?
• Where do you see yourself in the next five years within this company?
• If you could go back to the person you were when you started working here, what advice would you give that person?
• How has this company helped you as a professional and as a person?

To Sum Things Up

Interviews can be nervewracking. However, if you think of answers to these questions ahead of time, you will go into it feeling more prepared. And, remember that you are interviewing them just as much as they are interviewing you. Finally, showcase the digital skills that you can bring to the table.