# Common Graduate Interview Questions (and How to Answer)

The questions you will almost certainly get, and how to prepare for them.

Category: Interviews
Author: Tlangelani Khosa
Published: 2026-09-23
Tags: Interviews, Job Search

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You can prepare for most graduate interviews, because the questions barely change. Here are the big ones.

## The regulars

- **Tell me about yourself** ([how to answer](/insights/tell-me-about-yourself-answer))
- **Why do you want this job?** (show you researched them)
- **What are your strengths?** (pick ones the job needs, with an example)
- **What is your weakness?** (a real one, plus how you are working on it)
- **Tell me about a challenge you faced** (use a real story with a result)
- **Where do you see yourself in five years?** (ambition that fits the role)

## The trick

For each one, prepare a short, true story. Real examples beat rehearsed lines every time. Practise out loud, not just in your head.

## FAQ

### What questions come up in graduate interviews?
Tell me about yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, why this company, a challenge you overcame, and where you see yourself going.

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