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The key to a great interview is adequate preparation, not least in knowing likely questions to expect. Here, we list the top 10 interview questions for you to familiarize and tailor suitable answers that best suit your needs. Interviewers like to ask these top 10 interview questions not only to gauge your skills, experience and personality, they also want to find out whether you are the type of candidate that has clear career objectives. If you know what you want for fulfilment in work and have a clearly defined map of where you are heading and how to get there, then you will find it much easier to answer these examples of 10 most often asked interview questions.

Sample selection of difficult interview questions:

1. Why do you want to work here?
This is a common question which requires knowledge of the company and its corporate philosophy. Highlight aspects about the company which are in line with your own work ethics and career goals.

2. What are your weaknesses?
Always turn this question from a defensive stance to a positive attribute, with the emphasis that you are "improving upon" the situation. You can give an answer like "From the earliest time I can remember I had an uncomfortable feeling speaking when addressing groups of people. I have now joined Toastmasters and my confidence has improved. I am now able to comfortably deliver presentations and speeches in front of groups of people.

3. Why should we hire you?
Highlight records of achievements and strengths evidenced in your resume and how state that you would like to repeat those successes with the prospective employer.

4. Why do you want to work here?
This type of question requires knowledge of the organization and clear appreciation of your own career goals. You need to express knowledge of the company, its corporate philosophy, successes and plans and explain how it complements your own career goals. Essentially, tell them you are enthusiastic to be a part of their organization and highlight the benefits you can bring, as evidenced in your resume/CV.

5. Tell me about your goals
Explain your short to medium term aspirations beginning with the immediate goal of securing the job for which you are being interviewed. Follow up with long term aspirations for assumption of greater responsibility.

6. Why are you leaving (or left) your job?
Give a concise answer explain the principle reasons are based on clear career goals, aspirations and the need for progression.

7. What can you offer this organization that other candidates can't?
Highlight your unique selling point here. Here is an example :
"I combine a unique combination of strong technical expertise and marketing experience. This enables me to break down complex technical information in a user-friendly manner which clients can readily understand."

8. What would your boss say are your strengths?
Here you are required to sell yourself without appearing arrogant. Mention main strengths and achievements as evidenced in your resume.

9. Describe a time when you did not meet your goals or objectives
As much as the interviewers want to hear success stories, they also want to make sure you are resourceful enough to learn from situations that were not entirely successful. Mention an instance where things almost went wrong or went wrong entirely. Explain why things went wrong, what you learned from the experience and what steps you took to avoid it happening again.

10. Where do you see yourself in 3 years time?
This requires knowing what you want in your career and setting clear career objectives. This way you can adequately answer the question. A sound answer would mention greater responsibility and progression as a valuable member of the team, working for the prospective employer.

You can adapt answers to these top ten interview questions to suit your particular experience. Without adequate preparation, you might well be faced with a difficult question you did not anticipate. The key is to practice and understand the common sense approach that is typical in answering these top 10 interview questions effectively and persuasively.