Normally the interview is started with this interview question. The purpose is for the interviewer to observe the candidate's confidence in describing themselves. The interviewer will also cross check your CV while you are talking.

It is a very simple question but many times you do not know where to start and where to stop. The best way to answer is usually by briefly speaking about your family history, education and area of interests.

What do you know about our organization?

This question helps the interviewer see how thorough your research was before attending the interview. The best way to answer is by preparing for it by going through the company’s website, LinkedIn pages etc.

Give an answer that convinces the interviewer that you are prepared for the interview and understand the company's business model.

Who do you think are this company's biggest competitors?

This question not only shows how much research you did on the hiring company but also how familiar you are with the entire industry it operates in. Ideally, you would have done your research and the best answer is typically a brief description of the organization's biggest rivals.

Why do you want to work with us?

This is a way for the interviewer to see how much you know about the organization. The best answer is typically one that underlines the company's strengths and how they can help your career. Always study about the company before going for an interview.

Tell us about your strengths?

The interviewer typically asks this question to see the area where you are most confident in. However, you have to be able to find the right balance between showing belief in yourself and not seeming overconfident. Avoid saying things like I am hard working and intelligent.

Tell us about your weaknesses?

This question usually either follows the previous one or the two are mixed together. It is difficult to talk about our own weaknesses! Best is to prepare for this question in advance and practise.

You should think of your various shortcomings, that you have and that you are willing to work to overcome. If you do not know how to overcome then do not mention. They shouldn't be directly linked to the responsibilities of the job you are applying for.

Asking about your personal time is a way for the interviewer to see what kind of personality you have and how you unwind after work. You should show enthusiasm when you answer but also reassure the interviewer that your passions are not likely to interfere with your work.

This question aims to evaluate how you perceive your own skills and how confident you are in your own abilities. The best way to answer this question is to mention the skills and qualities you have that would be helpful for the job you're applying for.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Interviewers ask this question to test an applicant's forward planning and loyalty to the hiring company. Although it may be difficult to answer this question as a fresher, it's best to do so by mentioning how you have high ambitions for the future and how the company you are interviewing for can help you achieve them.

Most jobs require some kind of collaboration between employees, so this question is a way for the interviewer to test this skill. Ideally, you should not only answer with a yes but also give an example or explain why you can function in a team situation.

How good are you at handling pressure?

The interviewer asks this question to test your composure in difficult situations and to discover how pressure may affect your job performance. Simply stating that you are good at handling pressure is not likely to convince the interviewer, so the best way to answer this question is by giving examples of situations where you were faced with pressure and managed to handle it.

What are your wage expectations?

This question typically appears after the interviewer has concluded that you may be a good fit for the role. The best way to answer is typically by not giving an actual number and at the same time reiterating how grateful you would be to get the job and how well you would perform.

Although it may seem so, this question is not an invitation to join the company, but simply a way for the interviewer to see if you have other commitments preventing you from starting right away should you get the job. Unless you have other activities that prevent you from doing so, you need to express your willingness to start right away without seeming overeager.

How flexible are you regarding overtime?

Some companies require their employees to occasionally put in extra hours and work late nights or weekends. Assuming you are willing to do that, you should express your desire to help the company when needed. If you are not willing to do it, you should mention it politely and honestly.

Do you have any questions for us?

This is a commonly-asked question and usually comes at the end of the interview. The best way to answer is to research the company beforehand and have one or more questions prepared.

You can ask questions related to working hours & days, leave policies etc. Also talk about your career growth path.