Employers want to see how honest you are, and the way you answer can also shed light on if you're able to overcome obstacles. Everyone has a weakness, so provide an honest answer but finish off your response with how you've worked to improve on it so it actually isn't a weakness anymore.

Employers want to find out your long-term goals, and how they may fit into their plans.  Your response should inform the employer that you're dedicated to the profession and you have a confident outlook to move up in your career with even more experience and skills to succeed on the

job. Do not give an answer that indicates you may not stay with the company.

When employers ask this question, they are trying to see what you consider important on the job and are also trying to understand your key skill set.  The best response is an example that can directly relate back to the job you're applying for.

Employers are always trying to see how you face obstacles at work and your approach to dealing with them.  Regardless of the challenge you present, the key is to demonstrate that you were able to overcome it and bring results of success.

Employers will ask this question to try to better understand your long-term goals. It's also to ensure that the reason you're leaving is not one that may present itself again on the new job.  Focus on a response that speaks to your desire for more challenge and that will allow you to utilize

your experience and skills, and help you to continue to grow them.

It's important that employers ensure you can fit in culturally and they want to understand the type of worker-boss management relationship desired.  Do your research ahead of time to understand the employer's workplace culture so you respond accordingly. But it's also important in helping

decide whether you should even apply for a job because you want to work in an environment where you'll be happy.

Employers need to find out if you're a serious candidate for the job and if you have a true desire to work for the company and specific field you're applying for.  If you do your research beforehand, you will have an idea of things you can call out about the employer that impresses 

you. It'll also inform the employer that you're not just randomly applying to any job, but that you have a true desire to work for them.