If you enjoyed our last article on common questions in a job interview, you would surely enjoy part two of our article. This part will focus on questions that are more specific toward certain roles.

Below are some common interview questions related to Engineering, Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), Marketing, and Sales:

Interview Questions on Engineering

1. Describe a long-term engineering project that you are responsible for and require you to communicate with several people and departments.
2. What is your passion? How does it relate to the field of engineering?
3. If you were in a situation where you encountered an engineering problem, what is your response to solve the issue?
4. How has your engineering experience prepared you to be proficient in technical report analysis?
5. If the company hired you for your desired position, what contribution would you make during the probation period of 3 months/6 months?

Interview Questions on Human Resource

1. Suppose you received a report from an employee regarding a sexual harassment incident but after evaluation the situation, you do not wish to process the case. What is your following action to tackle the issue?
2. Could you share your experience when dealing with the most challenging employee relations situation? How do you handle it?
3. Tell me your effort in making the Human Resource department become a strategic partner?
4. Why did you choose Human Resources as your career line?
5. Can you share with me your philosophy in HR Management?

Interview Questions on Information Technology

1. Between technical and non-technical workers, what is your insight on the management part? How does it differ from one and another?
2. Which hardware brands do you feel familiar to work with?
3. What type of software provides you with the most successful supporting experience?
4. What skills and characters are necessary to become a successful IT professional?

Interview Questions on Marketing

1. Why did you choose Marketing as your career line?
2. What skills do you think is required to become a successful marketer?
3. In your opinion, what are the type of necessary skills to become a successful marketer?
4. Would you mind sharing your experience in doing marketing research?
5. What makes a good marketer?
6. What kind of training should marketing professionals participate in to become good in marketing?

Interview Questions on Sales

1. Describe the best sales incentive plan you have worked on before.
2. Describe your experience in engaging a sales team.
3. Describe your experience in commencing a successful sales cycle from beginning to end?
4. Why is the customer/client experience so important to you?

We hope that this series of questions have been helpful for you.

As mentioned in our previous post the answers will vary per individual but emphasize on what resonates to you and allow your authenticity shine during your interview.

Best of luck on your next interview.

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