Interview Questions
Can you tell me about yourself?
Answer should include:
Your name and grade/school status
One or two strengths or skills
Something you enjoy doing or are interested in
Why you would be a good worker
What should you bring with you to a job interview?
Answer should include:
Resume
List of references
Pen and small notebook
Any documents requested by the employer
Why is it important to listen carefully at work?
Answer should include:
Helps understand instructions
Prevents mistakes
Shows respect
Why is it important to be on time for work?
Answer should include:
Shows responsibility and reliability
Helps work run smoothly
What helps you do your best work?
Answer should include:
Clear instructions
Staying focused
Asking questions when needed
Why do you want a job?
Wanting to earn money
Wanting to learn new skills or gain experience
Wanting to be responsible and independent
How should you dress for a job interview?
Answer should include:
Clean and neat clothing
Clothes appropriate for the job
Looking professional and prepared
What are two ways to show someone you are listening?
Answer should include:
Eye contact
Nodding or responding
Not interrupting
What should you do if you make a mistake at work?
Answer should include:
Be honest
Tell your supervisor
Work to fix the mistake
Can you tell me about a problem you solved by yourself?
Answer should include:
The problem
Steps you took to solve it
The outcome
What are some jobs you have done at school or in the community?
School responsibilities (helping teachers, cleaning classroom, organizing materials)
Volunteer work or helping others
Skills learned from those experiences
How should you greet the interviewer?
Answer should include:
Smile and make eye contact
Say hello and state your name
Handshake or polite greeting if appropriate
How should you ask for help at work?
Answer should include:
Ask politely
Explain what you need help with
Thank the person helping you
What does having a good work ethic mean?
Answer should include:
Working hard
Doing your best work
Staying focused on tasks
What should you do if you don’t understand a task?
Answer should include:
Review instructions
Ask questions
Make sure the job is done correctly
What is something you are really good at?
A personal strength or skill
An example of using that skill
How that skill would help you at work
What time should you arrive for a job interview?
Answer should include:
Arrive early (about 10–15 minutes before)
Shows responsibility and dependability
How should you speak to customers or coworkers?
Answer should include:
Use polite language
Speak clearly and respectfully
Stay calm and professional
What should you do if you finish your work early?
Answer should include:
Ask what to do next
Look for another task to help with
Stay productive
Why is it important to ask questions at work?
Answer should include:
Helps avoid mistakes
Shows you want to learn
Tell me about a time when you had to work with others to accomplish a goal.
Answer should include:
The situation
How you worked with others
The result or goal that was completed
What should you do at the end of an interview?
Answer should include:
Thank the interviewer
Show appreciation for the opportunity
Say you look forward to hearing from them
What should you do if you disagree with someone at work?
Answer should include:
Stay calm
Listen to the other person
Respectfully explain your idea
Why is it important to follow workplace rules?
Answer should include:
Safety for everyone
Fairness in the workplace
Keeping work organized
Tell me about something difficult you had to do and how you completed it.
Answer should include:
The challenge
What steps you took
What you learned from it