It’s no secret that the best way to prepare for an interview is to practice answering questions aloud. Problem is, aside from a handful of illegal interview questions, the hiring manager can pretty much ask you anything under the sun. I’ve heard of interview questions ranging from “How many golf balls would fit in a school bus?” to “Tell me a joke.” So, where do you even begin preparing and practicing? Wouldn’t it be a lot easier if you just knew what your interviewer was going to ask?

2. Select “Interviews” in the dropdown menu next to the search bar, and then type in
the company you’re interviewing with. You should get interview questions for a
variety of positions at the company. While you can further narrow down your results
to your exact position (if you’re lucky), I’ve found that getting a sense of what types
of questions the company favors in general to be helpful.

3. Once you get a better sense of the way you’ll be evaluated, review the job description
closely. Grab a highlighter and mark up anything that seems more specific than the
standard “various duties as assigned.”

4. It would probably be a better evaluative tool if interviewers asked everyone the same
questions, but that’s not always the case. In reality, hiring managers will often have
questions that relate specifically to your background, especially if there’s anything on
your resume that’s particularly different (a career change, a long gap) or interesting
(time spent abroad).

5. Of course, at some point, there is only so much you can do on your own. So turn
to your network: If you know anyone or have ever conducted an informational
interview with someone who has worked for the company you’re interviewing
with, this is the time to call them up.

6. Lastly, remember that if you’re being invited to interview, the hiring manager wants it
to work out. The company needs to fill this position—and the sooner, the better. No
one’s out to get you. In fact, the hiring manager is rooting for you. So, don’t
underestimate what you can learn from just asking how to best prepare for the
interview.

7. The AMCAT is India’s first employability assessment test that help fresh graduates
to get their first job quickly and efficiently.