Interview Questions 1
Tell me about yourself
Name, High School, Age, Where your from, Interests
Why should I hire you?
What makes you a good employee?
What is good customer service?
How would you give good customer service?
Give me an example of teamwork.
What are your hobbies?
What do you like to do for fun? Clubs, sports, video games, etc.
What is your work experience?
Describe jobs you have done at Project SEARCH or if you have been employed before.
What skills do you have that will make you successful in this job?
What does quality customer service look like?
What actions would make someone want to come back to that business?
Why do you want to leave your current position?
To seek paid employment
Describe a work related problem you had to face recently.
What areas do you need to improve on?
Areas of improvement related to work.
What are your special skills or abilities?
Skills or abilities related to the workplace.
How much do you expect to be paid?
Competitive salary
How would you handle an angry customer?
What is the appropriate way to handle conflict with a customer.
Do you have reliable transportation?
Family/ friend support, public transportation, I can drive myself.
What are your weaknesses?
Things that you need to work on.
What are your strengths?
Things that I am good at.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Career related, life in general, many responses accepted.
What is your availability? When are you available to start working?
M-F, Part time/ Full Time,
ASAP, after Spring Break.
How do you handle stress?
What strategies do you use to help yourself remain calm.
What 3 words best describe you?
Brag on yourself. What characteristics make you a good employee to work with.
What are your goals for the next 5 years?
Career goals, personal goals, goals you have strived to meet.
How well do you work with others.
Do you prefer working alone or with people. Explain.
Describe a work related problem and how you overcame it.
Think about an issue you encountered in the workplace and how you handled it.
Give me an example of a time when you did more than what was required in your job.
Name a personal experience. What is something you have done at Project SEARCH that was above and beyond.