As part of every interview, there will always be a set of questions to assess the interviewee’s attitudes. No matter what industry you are in, the questions will be similar, and if you do your research in advance, you can prepare your answers beforehand and stand out during the interview.

Below are 3 common attitude interview questions you may encounter and sample responses you can apply.

1. Tell Me About Yourself

Interviewers use this question to learn more about you that your resume can’t tell them. Speaking about yourself gives them an idea of what you are like as a person and see if you have the right mindset and capacity to handle the task before you. When answering the question, it would be best if you considered mentioning a key professional achievement or skill related to the job.

Sample Answer
“All my life, I knew I wanted to work with people, but it wasn’t until I joined a volunteer event in a local elementary school did I consider working as a guidance counsellor. My brief stint working with kids gave me insight into how children think and how to deal with their problems carefully. Since then, I continued to volunteer and eventually took up school counselling. In my spare time, I still try to help local schools needing a guidance counsellor to hone my skills and boost my experience.”

2. Was There A Time When You Wanted To Quit Or Give Up But Didn’t Push Through With It?

Employers ask this specific question to identify how you handle stress and how you focus on your commitments to reach your goals. When answering this question, it is best to respond concisely when describing the situation you wish to use and be optimistic.

Sample Answer
“When I was in university, I had to do a presentation on the environmental benefits and impacts of nuclear power in third-world countries. I was able to finish my presentation on time, but a few hours before I was due to present, the flash drive where I saved my presentation got corrupted when I tried to do a test run with a school laptop. At first, I thought I had to redo everything, but when I did some checks using a friend’s laptop, I saw that I could still salvage some parts of the presentation. I took the chance to revise the presentation and made sure to make duplicate copies. The presentation was a success, and not only did it give me a high grade, I was even asked to present it in a workshop.

3. Describe The Perfect Work Environment For You

Employers often ask this question to see your mindset towards the workplace and the work environment. A great tip when answering this question is to describe a positive and professional work environment which you believe you can work well and enjoy.

Sample Answer
“My dream work environment is a lively and comfortable one. My coworkers would be focused on the tasks ahead, but once break starts, they can unwind and recharge. This ensures that projects will not only be done on time but also be fulfilling. It also wouldn’t be bad to have a games area to unwind with colleagues.

Conclusion

Every employer wants an employee with the right attitude and mindset that will click well with the rest of the team and adhere to the company’s vision and mission. Before your interview, research the company and identify the possible questions you may be asked to determine how you can answer them. With some practice and early preparations, you can boost your chances of getting approved and show that you are the one they are looking for.

Looking for a more in-depth help with your interview Q&A, check out these articles:
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Answer That Interview Question: Why Should I Hire You

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