What are common German interview questions and best answers
Mastering German for Job Interviews: Essential Phrases and Vocabulary: What are common German interview questions and best answers
Common German interview questions generally fall into categories about the candidate, the job and experience, the company, and previous job roles. Typical questions include:
About you:
- Tell me about yourself? (Stellen Sie sich kurz vor?)
- What are your strengths and weaknesses? (Was sind Ihre Stärken/Schwächen?)
- Where do you see yourself in five years? (Wo sehen Sie sich in fünf Jahren?)
- What motivates you? (Was motiviert Sie?)
About the job and experience:
- Why do you want this job? (Warum bewerben Sie sich für diesen Job?)
- Why are you the best person for the job? (Warum sind Sie der beste Kandidat?)
- How do you handle stress? (Können Sie mit Stress umgehen?)
- What are your salary expectations? (Welches Gehalt stellen Sie sich vor?)
About the company:
- What do you know about the company? (Was wissen Sie über unser Unternehmen?)
- Why are you applying at this company specifically? (Warum bewerben Sie sich genau bei uns?)
About your previous job:
- Why do you want to leave your current role? (Warum wollen Sie Ihren bisherigen Job aufgeben?)
- What will you miss most about your present job? (Was werden Sie an Ihrem jetzigen Job am meisten vermissen?)
Best answers are usually:
- Concise and focused on how you fit the role.
- Backed up with examples, especially for strengths and handling stress.
- Positive even when discussing weaknesses or leaving a job.
- Show evidence of research about the company and enthusiasm.
If you want, I can provide examples of the best answers in German with English translations for some of these questions. Would that be helpful?
This summary is based on recent comprehensive lists and tips from German job interview guides.