Interview Questions
(you\enjoy) your work?
Do you enjoy ... I enjoy my work because..
(you\ currently employed) ... ?
Yes, I'm a ...
No, I just finished a year with Transition Program where I learned various job skills, and daily living skills.
(Tell \ about) a time you were responsible for something.
Tell me about \ Can you tell me about...
One time I had to pet sit....
What should you do after the interview?
Thank the interviewer for the time.
(what \ a typical day \ look) like?
What does a typical day look like?
(why\ it \ ) important for people to work?
Is it important...
It is important for people to work because.... we are the future.
(what \ your goals) for the future?
In the future I want to.... (Get a job? Have a family? Live independently?)
(tell \ about ) a personal accomplishment that you’re proud of.
Tell me about... Can you tell me about...
Give a specific example of a personal accomplishment you are proud of. -- I completed my job task at the big apple without having to redo anything.
How should you greet the interviewer?
With a smile, handshake, and introduction of yourself (hello, my name is...)
(How \ I \ impress) you in the first three months?
How could I impress you in the first three months?
(why \ you \ apply ) for this position?
Why are you applying...
Explain why you are applying to this position, and what getting the position would do for you and your life.
(how \ you \ handle) stress and pressure?
Run and hide, cry, yell/scream, vent to friends or family, take a bath, alone time...
Tell me about yourself
Background, previous work experiences, schooling, family...
What are emotions you may have during an interview?
Fear, anxiety, stress, happiness, excited, worried... THEY ARE ALL OK AND NORMAL!
(what \ opportunities) for training and progression?
What opportunities are there for training and progression?
(what \ your \ greatest strengths) ?
What are your greatest strenghs?
What are some things you do well.
(what \ your) greatest weaknesses?
What are your...
What is something yo can do better at?
(how \ your boss and coworkers\ describe) you?
How would your boss describe you?
What are your positive attributes. Happy, friendly, collaborative, hard-working...
What are 3 questions you can ask the person who interviewed you?
1. Any question you had during the interview or about the job
2. Ask the person who interviewed you how long they have worked with the company.
3. Ask the person who interviewed you if they enjoy their job and the company.
(where \ the company \ head) in the next five years?
Where do you think the company is headed in the next five years?
(can \ describe) a difficult work situation/project and how you overcame it.
Can you describe...
Tell about a time something was hard for you, and how did you solve the problem.
(why \ we \ should) hire you?
Why should we ...
Explain why you are applying to this position, and what getting the position would do for you and your life.
(tell \ about) a time you had trouble getting along with someone and how you worked through it.
Can you tell me...
Tell me...
This is the situation... and I did this.... to solve it.
What do you do if you don't know the answer to an interview question
Ask them to repeat it, or communicate that you don't know, or don't know how to answer the question.
(the team) I would be working in?
Can you tell me more about the team I would be working in?