Where do you see yourself five (or ten) years from now?
Don’t mention goals that you know are most likely not attainable. Instead, emphasize your interest in thoroughly mastering the job that you are applying for. If it seems like you are rushing past the first job, employers might question how motivated you are to carry out those initial duties.
Why should we hire you?
Emphasize your positive attributes related to the job. This is your chance to highlight your organizational skills, positive attitude, and confidence – qualities that make you an ideal candidate for the job. Reiterate some of the key functions of the job, and describe how your qualifications and their requirements match. Example: With five years' experience working in the biochemistry industry, and my proven record of field research and contribution, I could make a big difference at your company. I'm confident that I would be a great addition to your team.
Describe a difficult work situation and how you positively handled it.
The interviewer is most likely looking for an example of your problem-solving skills and the confidence you showed when using them. Emphasize the skills you used to handle a problem, such as organizational and interactive skills, resolution, or mediation. Provide an example of a problematic situation that actually occurred at work, and then discuss what you did to solve it. Keep your answers positive and be specific. The logic behind these kinds of questions is that how you performed in the past is a predictor of what you will do in the future. Example: Even though it was difficult when Jane Doe quit without notice, we were able to rearrange the department workload to cover the position until a replacement was hired.