Experience Questions
What was your favorite job you have ever had? Why?
Correct response will include:
- A description of a past job
- Why it was enjoyable
What is the best way for you to study when you learn something new?
A good answer will include:
- a description of a learning style or method of studying
Imagine you are a team leader. How would you motivate your team to do boring paperwork?
A good response might include:
- Ideas on how to motivate people
What is your greatest strength?
- Good character traits (positive attitude, motivated, etc.)
Tell me how your skill set can be used here.
Correct responses will include:
- Talking about skills (e.g., Microsoft office, phone etiquette, etc.)
- How those skills will relate to this position
Tell me about yourself.
A good answer might include:
- Past experience, skills that will be good in the workplace
- Character traits (e.g., honesty, team player, etc.)
Imagine it is a really busy day at work and you have a lot to do. How will you get through the day?
A good response might include:
- Strategies for motivating oneself
- Keeping a positive attitude
- Taking things step by step
What is your biggest weakness?
A correct response might include:
- A character trait that is usually negative (e.g., inconsistent, people pleaser, etc.)
- This answer can be turned into something positive (e.g., I am not good at thinking outside the box. However, this means I am great at following orders.)
What prior experiences make you the best fit for this role?
A good response will include:
- Talking about prior jobs or life events
- Explaining how those will relate to the new job
What is your ideal work environment?
A good answer might include:
- a description of the kind of team a person would like to be a part of
- a description of the kind of place a person would want to go to work every day
Imagine you could play any professional sport. What would you play, and why?
A good response will include:
- A professional sport
- A reason to play that sport
- The reason should link back to personality in some way (e.g., I would want to be a wrestler. I like to tackle my problems head-on.)
What are your plans for the future?
A good response will include:
- Where a person sees themselves in a few years
- What kind of work and education a person wants to have by then
How can you use what you learned in school in this job?
A good response will include:
- A description of something learned in school
- How that education will be helpful in this role
What do you do to relax in your time off?
Good responses will include:
- Ways the person takes care of themselves (e.g., get enough sleep, eat healthy food)
- Ways the person refreshes themselves (e.g., go to amusement parks)
Do you have any questions for us?
A good response might include:
- What is your favorite thing about working here?
- What projects is this company working on right now?
Do you like to work alone or as part of a team? Why?
A good response will include:
- A good reason to work alone or with others