Top IT Job Interview Questions And Answers

1. Tell me a little about yourself?
 
It is often quoted that first impressions are often made within the first thirty seconds of meeting someone. It doesn’t really matter if it is a first date or a job interview. After the standard set of introductions many interviewers choose to go with this question because it helps break the ice.  In most cases, the employer in IT is looking for traits such as honesty, integrity, communication and interpersonal skills. This is the time to let your potential employer find out more about you on a personal level, which could be all it takes to set you apart for the rest of the candidates.

This is an open question and everyone will answer it differently depending on their experiences. Being open and honest at this stage will help set the mood for the rest of the interview.
As a word of caution, this does not open the floor to extended ramblings that will bore the person asking the question.  It is often a good idea to have a personal mission statement ready for this type of question to help stay on track.  Think of this as your unique selling proposition and an opportunity to let the employer know why they should hire you for the position.
Start with your past successes and then move into your strengths and abilities that helped you achieve the past successes.  You may want to conclude with background, interests. Being unique in your answers will allow the interviewer to more easily remember you when the entire process is over.

2. Why do you want to work here?
 
This seems like a basic question and you should have an answer for this before even heading out for the interview.  There are many different reasons why someone wants to gain employment and honesty and integrity is usually what the interviewer is looking for here.

For most of you seeking careers, the answers lay in the reasons you decided to apply in the first place.  Answers will probably touch on the following premises:

The place you are applying seems to be a good opportunity in advancing your career. Hopefully the organization has good growth potential,  competitive wages, an environment that will help you learn new skills, a culture that makes you feel like you are making a difference and lets you share your gifts and talents with others.

If you are only looking for something more temporary or flexible, just be honest and open about your situation and why the place you are applying to makes you more excited to work at than anywhere else. The traits listed above are probably a good starting point.

3. What are your strengths?
 
This should be a relatively easy question to answer. You’ll want to focus on something as it relates directly to the position that you are applying for. It is advisable to focus on your analytical skills, interpersonal skills, communication, pace at which you learn new tasks etc.  Take your time and think of an honest answer. Don’t over exaggerate at this stage because shameless self promotion will do you little service when it comes time to deliver on something that you said you were good when in reality it isn’t true. This question will provide the interviewer with insight into your character, honesty and integrity.