Hey Reader,

Tech interviews can be stressful, but you know what makes them easier? Preparation. The good news is that a lot of interview questions are predictable—so if you take the time to practice, you’ll feel way more confident when the big day comes.

Let’s go over some of the most common interview questions, why they’re asked, and how to answer them like a pro.

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1. "Tell me about yourself."

This is often the first question you get asked. To be honest most of us are not prepared to answer this one.

💡 Why they ask: They want to hear a structured, concise intro that connects your experience to the job.

✅ How to Answer:

• Keep it short! 1-2 minutes max.
• Follow this structure:
  1. Who you are: “I started my tech journey by…”
  2. What you’ve done: “I’ve worked on [projects/jobs] where I specialized in…”
  3. Where you’re going: “Now, I’m excited to take on [new role] and contribute to [company].”

🎯 Example:​
​"I started my IT career by setting up home labs and getting hands-on with networking. That led me to an internship where I managed troubleshooting for a small company. Recently, I earned my Network+ certification, and I’m looking to grow into a full-time networking role where I can continue learning and supporting large-scale environments."

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2. "What’s your biggest strength?"

💡 Why they ask: They want to see what sets you apart and if your strengths align with the job.

✅ How to Answer:

• Pick a strength that’s relevant to the job.
• Back it up with a real example of how it helped you in action.

🎯 Example:​
​"One of my biggest strengths is my ability to stay calm under pressure. In my last role, our network went down unexpectedly, and instead of panicking, I methodically troubleshot the issue, found a configuration error, and resolved it quickly—minimizing downtime."

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3. "Tell me about a time you solved a tough problem."

💡 Why they ask: They’re testing your problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

✅ How to Answer (STAR Method):

• Situation: Explain the context.
• Task: What was your responsibility?
• Action: What steps did you take?
• Result: What was the outcome?

🎯 Example:​
​"During my internship, our firewall started blocking internal traffic. My task was to figure out what went wrong. I analyzed the logs, checked configurations, and found an automated security update had changed a key setting. After rolling it back and documenting the fix, we prevented future issues. That experience reinforced the importance of logging and proactive monitoring."

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