Job interviews are stressful. You need to be on the ball and answer questions appropriately, but you’re nervous and anxious.

One of the best things you can do for yourself is prepare well. No one likes to enter a new situation blind. Fortunately, there is a list of standard interview question that you will most likely be asked. There are variations, so you will need to pay attention, but you’re doing that anyway, right?

Here is a list of the 50 most common interview questions. I’ll address why they are asked in the first place, and at times offer suggestions on how to answer them.

With the answers already in mind, you can present yourself as confident, and put yourself in a better position to get that much needed new job.