Interviews often have the same questions appearing time after time and they aren't all easy ones to answer. Here's a few tough ones with possible answers. If our answers don't suit have a think about an answer more your style. Remember preparation is key!

Q. What is your greatest strength?
A. My time management skills are excellent and I'm organised, efficient, and take pride in excelling at my work.

Q. What is your weakness?
A. I like to make sure that my work is perfect, so I tend to perhaps spend a little too much time checking it. However, I've come to a good balance by setting up a system to ensure everything is done correctly the first time.

Q. Why were you fired from your last job?
A. After thinking about why I left, I realise I should have done some things differently. That job was a learning experience and I think I'm wiser now. I'd like the chance to prove that to you.

Q. What motivates you?
A. I've always been motivated by the desire to do a good job at whatever position I'm in. I want to excel and to be successful in my job, both for my own personal satisfaction and for my employer.

Q. How do you deal with pressure or stress?
A. Stress is very important to me. With stress, I do the best possible job. The appropriate way to deal with stress is to make sure I have the correct balance between good stress and bad stress. I need good stress to stay motivated and productive.

Q. What have you learned from your mistakes?
A. I used to think that there was one best solution to a problem, but I've learned that that kind of thinking limits the possibility of great success.