Have you ever been part of a team? Tell me about it.
15
Tell me about your favorite job (or class if this is your first potential job).
Make connections between skills they are looking for (ex: working with people) and possibly your interests
15
What's your dream job?
Try to make connections to the job you are applying for and your own interests.
15
Do you have any questions for us?
Have at least a few questions: Ex: Ask about their company, ask about the people inteviewing you, ask about more job details.
15
How much do you want to make?
Ex: (Make sure you researched this). Propose something slightly higher than what you make now or say "I'd like to make a fair wage based on my experience."
15
Why should we hire you?
Ex: Make connections between their job opening and your skills/strengths.
15
What is your greatest accomplishment?
Ex: Share about a big project at school, a challenging class or even overcoming a personal challenge
15
How do you respond to pressure or conflict?
Ex: Leave the situation, ask for help, stay calm
15
Why did you leave your last position? If you have not had a job yet, why not?
Ex: Talk about looking for a new challenge, different experience or even personal things like location and hours
15
What are your goals for the future?
Ex: List career or productive personal goals
15
What are your weaknesses?
List things that are growth areas for most people: Communication, experience, multi-tasking etc.
15
What are your strengths?
Ex: List skills and aptitudes that could be helpful on the job
15
Tell me about yourself.
Ex: Share about PRODUCTIVE hobbies and activites
15
Tell me about a challenging situation you encountered and how you handled it.
Ex: Talk about a misunderstanding or conflict at work or home. Talk about how you problem solved, stayed calm or asked for help.
15
Why do you want to work here?
Ex: I want to improve my skills, learn something, like this community or this service/product