7 Interview Questions You're Probably Getting Wrong
Most candidates answer interview questions based on the words they hear.
But that’s often not what the hiring manager is really asking.
In this video, I’m breaking down 7 common interview questions you’re probably answering wrong — and showing you what the interviewer is actually trying to understand when they ask them.
We’ll cover questions including:
1. “Tell me about yourself.”
2. “Why do you want to work here?”
3. “What’s your biggest weakness?”
4. “Why are you leaving your current role?”
5. “Tell me about a time you failed.”
6. “Why should we hire you?”
7. “Do you have any questions for us?”
For each one, I’ll explain the question behind the question, why generic or over-rehearsed…
But that’s often not what the hiring manager is really asking.
In this video, I’m breaking down 7 common interview questions you’re probably answering wrong — and showing you what the interviewer is actually trying to understand when they ask them.
We’ll cover questions including:
1. “Tell me about yourself.”
2. “Why do you want to work here?”
3. “What’s your biggest weakness?”
4. “Why are you leaving your current role?”
5. “Tell me about a time you failed.”
6. “Why should we hire you?”
7. “Do you have any questions for us?”
For each one, I’ll explain the question behind the question, why generic or over-rehearsed…
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