Ace Your Interview: Top 3 Interview Questions & The Best Way To Answer Them, According To Recruiters

The best of us can get interview jitters; going through interviews, after all, is a nerve-wracking process.

The most effective way to calm your pre-interview nerves is to be well prepared. Going through the details of the company you are applying to, perusing through the job descriptions properly, and preparing for expected questions is the best you can prepare yourself.

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These are the top 3 questions that recruiters ask, and the most apt way to answer them:-

Tell me about yourself?

Sam DeMase, an internationally recognized Career Coach, says that the best way to answer the "tell me about yourself" questions is to follow the WAT method.

W = What you do
A = Your Achievements
T = The Tie-in To the Role

How do you work under pressure?

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Emily Durham, Senior Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Expert based in Canada, says that when asking a "How do you work under pressure" question, all recruiters want to know is how you prioritise your work.

"It's literally a trick question," she says.

Durham says that the best answer to this question is: "The secret to not getting too overwhelmed is understanding how to prioritise and when to ask for help."

She advises on providing an example of a time when you did that, and how you emotionally regulate yourself - maybe through exercise, stepping away and taking a break, etc.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

To questions that ask your future plans, Durham says that while honesty is the best policy, but you don't want to give an answer that basically says, "I don't want to work here in 5 years".

The best way to answer this question, if you want to continue in the concerned industry is: "Although I am not entirely sure specifically where I would be in five years, I know I am deeply passionate about - concerned industry - and I love the idea of continuing to grow at a company like - concerned company."

Or, "Although I am not entirely sure specifically where I would be in five years, I am super passionate about continuing to learn and grow and really see amazing opportunity for me to do this year. Whether I stay in this industry or grow with the company in other capacities, I am excited to continue this journey."

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While these are the common questions asked, but there may be a certain question in an interview which you don't know the answer to. Not knowing the answer is not a deal breaker in an interview, but how you handle the situation can be.

The following are the 3 things to say if you don't know the answer to a question asked in an interview, as shared by career coach Priya Yadav:

"That's a great question. If you don't mind, I would like to take a minute to think about it."

"I am not entirely sure about this, I do however know of something similar that I have worked on." Then, go on to describe that.

"I am not able to think of it right now, but can I get back to you at the end of the interview?" And then actually do get back on that.

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