The top 10 interview questions posed when seeking employment have become somewhat standardized in the last twenty years. They do not provide the company with any better employees than questions of the past, but since employers pay for the service that provide the questions, they think they are getting something great.

The first question is. Do you have any weaknesses? It would wise to point out some weakness, otherwise the answer will appear contrived. Having a couple of human weaknesses will not be harmful.

The second question begins like this: Why should we hire you? Make sure you point out the way you can beef up the company's bottom line (profits).

The third question: Why do you want to work for this company? In your answer make sure you apprise the interviewer that you know about the company. You should have done some homework in this respect. When you learned about the company, it supposedly made you want to work there.

The fourth question: What are your aims? You need to have an end game in any pursuit and this should be made clear. Do not go overboard and state any aims that might move you above the present management.

The fifth question: This is definitely in the top 10 interview questions. Why did you leave or get laid off from your past job? Answer honestly. No matter how much you hate your former company; do not show this dislike during the interview.

The sixth question; What things provide you with motivation in a job? Answer this after thinking it out logically. Think of what motivates most people in being successful in what they do.

The seventh question: What can you offer the company over others? This is where you should point out your best assets.

The eighth question: What recommendation will your last manager give? If you know it is not good, make believe you will be getting the best recommendation possible. Do this even if you expect the best recommendation. Sometimes when you expect accolades the former boss does not give them, due to a fear of being held responsible, should you act foolishly on the new job.

The ninth question: Your salary requirements? Be honest. No company wants employees who thinks so little of themselves that they quote a low salary.

The tenth question: Many times it is a surprise and sometimes defies logic. An example being, what is your favorite animal? Do your best to intellectualize the question. These are the top 10 interview questions that you are likely to be asked.