Interview Questions
Can you tell me a little about yourself?
A good answer involves a clear introduction, naming skills/strengths, and stating why you would make a good employee.
What does the "S" stand for?
Describe the _______ you were in.
Situation
Before an interview, you should research the company.
True
What are some reasons why an employer would say: Tell me about yourself.
Employers want to get to know you as a potential employee. Do your skills match the job opening? Do you seem like the right match for the team?
How long should your answer be when an employer asks, "tell me about yourself."
About 1-2 minutes
What is your biggest strength?
Varies.
A good answer is a work-related strength, rather than something totally unrelated
What does the "T" stand for?
Describe the ______ you were doing when the mistake happened.
Task
Your availability is the same as your preferred shift.
False
Availability is when you are able to work; preferred shift is when you'd ideally like to work.
What are some reasons why an employer would ask: Why do you want to work here?
Employers want to know what interests you about their company and their specific job opening. They are looking for someone who is committed to the job, not someone who just wants a paycheck.
What are 3 types/categories of skills you can bring up during an interview?
Knowledge-based skills, transferrable skills, and positive personality traits
Which of your jobs did you enjoy the most, and why?
Varies.
What does the "A" stand for?
What ______ did you take in response to the feedback?
Action
Employers care about your personality as well as your skills.
True
What are some reasons why an employer would ask: What is the toughest feedback you ever received?
Employers want to know how you take feedback, how honest and accountable you are, whether you learn from feedback, and what the best style of direction is for you.
When an employer asks you to tell them about a mistake you made at work, you should focus on the positive ________ of that mistake.
Results
Do you have any questions for me?
Varies.
Points deducted if you asked about salary/benefits or asked an "illegal" question.
What does the "R" stand for?
After you apply the feedback you got, what were the ______?
Results
If your interviewer is good-looking, it's okay to ask them if they're single.
False
What are some reasons why an employer would ask: What are your strengths?
Employers want to know what you're good at, to see if those skills are a match for what they need on the job.
How do figure out what your availability is?
1. What's the earliest you can get to work?
2. What's the latest you can stay at work?
3. Which days of the week are you able to get to work?
What is one of your weaknesses?
Varies.
A good answer mentions something you are working on trying to improve.
The STAR Method is a great way to provide structured answers to _______ interview questions.
Behavioral
Also "situational" or "competency-based" can work here!
Employers expect you to be perfect and never make mistakes.
False
Everyone makes mistakes; you just have to learn from yours!
What are some reasons why an employer would say: Tell me about a time you made a mistake.
Employers know that nobody is perfect. They ask this question to know what you learned from your past mistakes. Do you blame others or hold yourself accountable? Have you improved since making the mistake?
When talking about your strengths, you should match your skills to the ____ _______.
Job description