| Typical Interview Questions and Their Answers: | | | | projects. |
| If you think setting out your best outfit, polishing your | | | | 4. What is your biggest weakness? Answer: In the |
| shoes, reviewing your resume, and setting two alarm | | | | past, I felt nervous speaking up in groups, but since I |
| clocks so that you can't oversleep prepares you for | | | | started giving presentations at department meetings, I |
| an interview, think again. You need to know the | | | | am now much more confident. |
| answers to those dreaded questions that always | | | | 5. What do you like to do in your spare time? Answer: |
| seem to be asked at interviews: | | | | I really like sports. I joined a volleyball team this summer |
| 1. Can you tell me something about yourself? Answer: | | | | and we're coming up in our league. |
| I'm a quick learner and a hard worker. For example, | | | | 6. Can you describe the qualities you think a good |
| last month I taught myself Excel so I could complete a | | | | boss possesses? Answer: A great boss is someone |
| report in time for a visit from the manager. | | | | who is accessible to employees and open to their |
| 2. What has made you want to leave your current | | | | ideas. |
| past employer? Answer: While I really like my job and | | | | 7. What attracts you to this company? Answer: I love |
| I've been able to take on more responsibilities, there is | | | | your product (service). I am particularly impressed with |
| no room for me to advance at my company. Or - I've | | | | the ... |
| always admired your company and I would like the | | | | 8. Why are you the right person for this job? Answer: |
| opportunity to work here. | | | | With my background working for a competitor, I'm |
| 3. Where do you see yourself five years from now? | | | | aware of what this position requires. I know I have |
| Answer: With a greater sense of responsibility, maybe | | | | what it takes to be a successful addition to this |
| supervising a department or overseeing larger | | | | company. |