Interview Question Practice

Tell me about yourself

100

Tell me about yourself and what kind of work you are looking for?

Says their name, one or 2 facts about themselves, and where they want to work

200

Tell me about your past work experience?

Explains about Project SEARCH and what their internships were

300

What has been your least and most favorite job task that you have done so far and why?

Says at least one task they don't like and one they do like

400

Talk to me about your strengths?  What sets you apart from many others?

Gives at least one strength related to work

500

What are your goals for the future?

Preferably work related

Tell me about a time when...

100

Tell me about a time when you had to complete a difficult task, what was it, and how to did you go about figuring out the best way to complete it?

Explains both parts of the question

200

Tell me about a time when a coworker was not doing their share of the work. How did you handle it?

Explains the situation and their solution

300

Tell me about a time that you worked with someone that was difficult to get along with and how did you handle that situation?

Answers without naming specific people and provides a good solution

400

Tell me about a time that you exceeded expectations to deliver a memorable customer experience?

Gives a relevant example

500

Tell me about a time that you went above and beyond?

Gives example

Availability and questions

100

What is your availability/ hours per week that you would like to work?

Gives preferred hours per week and days available

200

Why should we hire you?

Gives a good reason

300

Do you have any questions that you would like to ask?

Asks at least one relevant question

400

When can you start?

Gives estimated time fram

500

What would you expect to be paid for this job?

Gives appropriate answer

Other

100

What is something that is hard for you and how do you manage that?

Explains both parts of the question

200

What are some of the qualities and characteristics that you look for in a supervisor that you would be working for?

Lists a couple of good qualities

300

Describe a past experience in which you made a mistake?  What did you do to correct that mistake?

Answers both parts of the question

400

Describe a situation in which you saw a problem and took action to solve it rather than wait for someone else to solve it?

Explains situation and how it was solved

500

Tell me how you prioritize your work tasks?

Gives relevant answer