Most job interviews use the same 15 or so questions. If you prepare good answers to these in English, you will feel calm and ready for almost any interview. Below, every question has its Bangla meaning, what the interviewer really wants to know, a simple sample answer and one thing to avoid.
Use the sample answers as a model, not a script. Change the details so they match your own studies, jobs and goals. Interviewers can tell when an answer is memorised word for word.
Questions about you
1. Tell me about yourself.
নিজের সম্পর্কে কিছু বলুন।
What they want: a short summary of who you are, what you have done and why you are here. About one minute is perfect.
Sample answer
“I recently finished my BBA in Marketing. In my final year, I did a three-month internship at a digital agency, where I helped plan social media posts and reported on their results. I really enjoyed seeing how small changes could bring in more customers, and that’s why I’m excited about this marketing assistant role.”
Avoid: starting with your village, your parents and your school life, or reading your CV out loud.
2. What are your strengths?
আপনার ভালো দিক বা দক্ষতাগুলো কী?
What they want: one or two real strengths that are useful for this job, with proof.
Sample answer
“I’m very organised. At university, I often led group projects for a team of five. I made a simple plan, shared the deadlines and checked in with everyone every week, so we always submitted on time.”
Avoid: a long list like “I’m hard-working, honest, punctual and creative” with no example.
3. What is your biggest weakness?
আপনার সবচেয়ে বড় দুর্বলতা কী?
What they want: to see that you know yourself and that you are working to improve.
Sample answer
“I used to get nervous speaking in front of big groups. So I joined my university’s debate club and started volunteering to present in class. I’m much more confident now, and I keep practising whenever I get the chance.”
Avoid: “I’m a perfectionist” or “I work too hard”. Interviewers hear these every day, and they sound rehearsed.
4. Why should we hire you?
আমরা কেন আপনাকে চাকরি দেব?
What they want: a clear link between what the job needs and what you can do.
Sample answer
“This role needs someone who stays calm with customers and learns new systems quickly. In my part-time job at a call centre, I handled customer calls every day and learned three different software tools in my first month. I’m ready to bring that same attitude here.”
Avoid: “Because I need this job.” Talk about what you can give, not only what you need.
5. Where do you see yourself in five years?
পাঁচ বছর পর নিজেকে কোথায় দেখতে চান?
What they want: to know that you have goals and that you might stay and grow with them.
Sample answer
“In five years, I’d like to be really skilled in my area and take on more responsibility, maybe leading a small team. I’d love to grow that career inside a company like this one.”
Avoid: “In your chair!” or “I’m planning to move abroad.”
Questions about the job and the company
6. Why do you want to work here?
আপনি এখানে কেন কাজ করতে চান?
What they want: proof that you chose them, not just any company.
Sample answer
“I like that your company focuses on young customers and online sales, which is exactly what I studied and want to work on. I also want to learn from experienced people, and I read that your team trains new staff for the first three months.”
Avoid: general answers like “It’s a big company with a good salary.”
7. What do you know about our company?
আমাদের কোম্পানি সম্পর্কে আপনি কী জানেন?
What they want: to see if you did your homework. Read their website and recent news the day before.
Sample answer
“I know you started as a small software company and now build apps for banks. I read that you recently opened a new office in Chattogram, so it seems like an exciting time to join.”
Avoid: “Not much, sorry.” Even two facts are better than none.
8. Why are you leaving your current job?
বর্তমান চাকরিটা কেন ছাড়তে চাইছেন?
What they want: a positive reason, and no drama.
Sample answer
“I’ve learned a lot in my current role, and I’m grateful for it. Now I’m looking for a job with more chances to grow, and this position would let me use my skills in a bigger team.”
Avoid: complaining about your boss, your salary or your colleagues.
9. What are your salary expectations?
আপনি কত বেতন আশা করছেন?
What they want: to check that your number fits their budget.
Sample answer
“Based on my research and my experience, I’m looking for something in the range of [your amount]. I’m open to discussing it, because the whole package and the chance to learn matter to me too.”
Avoid: “Anything is fine.” Find out the normal salary for the role before the interview.
Also read: How to Introduce Yourself in English: Easy Examples for Every Situation and How to Write a Professional Email in English (with Examples)
Questions about your experience
10. Tell me about a challenge you faced and how you handled it.
এমন একটা কঠিন পরিস্থিতির কথা বলুন, যেটা আপনি সামলেছেন।
What they want: a short, real story. Use the STAR order: Situation, Task, Action, Result.
Sample answer
“During my internship, a client suddenly needed a report one day early. My manager was away, so I had to finish it myself. I listed the most important parts first, asked a colleague to check the numbers and stayed an extra hour. We sent it on time, and the client thanked us.”
Avoid: a story where someone else solved the problem, or one with no result.
11. How do you work under pressure?
চাপের মধ্যে আপনি কীভাবে কাজ করেন?
What they want: to know you stay calm and organised when things get busy.
Sample answer
“I stay calm by breaking big work into small steps. In my final year, I was studying for exams and working part-time, so every Sunday I planned my week. It helped me finish everything without panicking.”
Avoid: “I never feel pressure.” Nobody believes it.
12. Do you prefer working alone or in a team?
আপনি একা কাজ করতে পছন্দ করেন, নাকি দলের সঙ্গে?
What they want: someone who is flexible.
Sample answer
“I enjoy both. I like teamwork because we can share ideas and help each other, but I can also focus well on my own tasks. For example, I research and write reports alone, then I share them with the team for feedback.”
Avoid: choosing only one side, especially “I don’t like working with others.”
13. Tell me about a time you made a mistake.
আপনার করা একটা ভুলের কথা বলুন।
What they want: honesty, and what you learned from it.
Sample answer
“Once I emailed a client the wrong file. I noticed it within an hour, called them to apologise and sent the correct one. Since then, I always check my attachments before I press send.”
Avoid: “I don’t make mistakes,” or a mistake that sounds dangerous for this job.
The last two questions
14. Do you have any questions for us?
আমাদের কাছে আপনার কোনো প্রশ্ন আছে?
What they want: interest. Always ask one or two questions.
Good questions to ask
“What does a normal day look like in this role?”
“What would success look like in the first three months?”
“What do you enjoy most about working here?”
Avoid: “No, nothing,” or asking only about holidays and salary.
15. When can you start?
আপনি কবে থেকে কাজে যোগ দিতে পারবেন?
What they want: a clear, honest date.
Sample answers
“I can start immediately.”
“I need to give my current employer one month’s notice, so I could start on the first of next month.”
Avoid: a vague answer like “Maybe soon, let’s see.”
Useful phrases for the start and end of an interview
| When | Say this | Bangla meaning |
|---|---|---|
| You arrive | “Good morning. I’m Rahim Ahmed. I’m here for the 10 a.m. interview.” | শুভ সকাল। আমি রহিম আহমেদ। সকাল ১০টার ইন্টারভিউয়ের জন্য এসেছি। |
| You didn’t understand | “Sorry, could you repeat the question, please?” | দুঃখিত, প্রশ্নটা আরেকবার বলবেন? |
| You need a moment | “That’s a good question. Let me think for a second.” | ভালো প্রশ্ন। এক সেকেন্ড ভেবে নিই। |
| You want to check | “Do you mean my university project or my internship?” | আপনি কি আমার ইউনিভার্সিটির প্রজেক্টের কথা বলছেন, নাকি ইন্টার্নশিপের? |
| The interview ends | “Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.” | সময় দেওয়ার জন্য ধন্যবাদ। আপনার কাছ থেকে শোনার অপেক্ষায় থাকলাম। |
Common mistakes Bangladeshi candidates make
These small mistakes are very common in interviews in Bangladesh. Fix them and you will sound more natural straight away.
- Myself Rahim.I’m Rahim. / My name is Rahim.“Myself” can’t be the subject of a sentence.
- I am having two years experience.I have two years of experience.Use “have”, not “am having”, for things you have.
- I passed out from North South University.I graduated from North South University.“Pass out” means to faint (অজ্ঞান হয়ে যাওয়া)!
- I am very much interested in this job.I’m very interested in this job.“Very much interested” sounds old-fashioned.
- I will try my level best.I’ll do my best.“Level best” is understood, but “do my best” is what most speakers say.
Want more? Read 25 common English mistakes Bangladeshis make.
5 tips to sound confident in English
- Practise out loud. Record yourself on your phone and listen back. You will hear what to fix.
- Keep answers short. One to two minutes is enough for most questions. Stop when you have made your point.
- Use real examples. A short true story is stronger than five adjectives.
- Pause instead of saying “umm”. A two-second pause sounds calm and confident.
- Remember points, not sentences. Learn the three main points of each answer, then say them in your own words.
Next, practise your first answer with our guide on how to introduce yourself in English. Good luck with your interview!
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