Interview Questions

6. How would you describe yourself?

Describe yourself but don't be cocky. http://www.wa.gov/esd/guides/jobsearch/strategy/interview_effective.htm

46. What do you feel this job pays?

Do research so you can answer wisely. http://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html

20. Why should we hire you?

Give an honest answer and stay positive.http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs/preparing.html

33.Why is it important to keep good eye contact?

If you keep good eye contact then the interviewer knows that you are confident and want the job. http://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html

15.What should be in a thank you letter?

In a thank you letter you should just thank the interviewer for their time and hope to see them again. http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm

35. What should you do prior to the interview?

Make sure you have a portfolio ready with a resume and a cover letter, also including references. http://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html

13.Should you tell the interviewer everything about your past jobs?

No, when talking about past jobs you should stay positive and don't be negative. http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm

17. Should you discuss salary while being interviewed?

No, you should save discussing salary for later.http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm

12.What should you do in the waiting room?

You should just wait patiently, don't play games with the volume all the way up. http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm

19.What kind of research should you do?

You should research the name of your interviewer, the name of the company, and anything else important involved with the job. http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs/preparing.html

9. How should you dress?

You should wear dress pants, a button down shirt, and a tie. http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm

29.What type of language shouldn't you use?

You shouldn't use slang. ex- "yo" "my bad" http://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html

25. How should your handshake be?

Your handshake should be firm, not too strong but also not the "deadfish" http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs/preparing.html

42. When should you sit?

Only sit after you are told. http://www.wa.gov/esd/guides/jobsearch/strategy/interview_effective.htm

24. What questions can you ask during the interview?

The most important question you can ask during the interview is "When will i be hearing from you"?http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs/preparing.html

31. What questions shouldn't you ask during an interview?

The most important question you shouldn't ask is about salary. http://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html

43. True or False: You should never have gum or a drink during the interview.

True, bringing a drink into an interview can end badly. http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm

30. True or False: You can overdress for your interview.

True, you can over dress. If you are going for a construction job you should go into the interview with a suit and tie. http://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html

18.True or False: Should you show interest in the job you are applying for?

True, you should always show an interest in the job you are applying for.http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm

45. (If worked before) Why did you leave your past job?

Try not to blame it all on the boss if that is your reason. Try and make it sound like a good thing that you left. http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs/preparing.html

38. What is an interview question?

An interview question is a question that would be asked for example "What motivates you to do a good job while working?" http://www.snagajob.com/resources/job-interview-tips-for-teens/

10.What should you bring?

You should bring a portfolio, with your resume, references, and cover letter. http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm

34. At the end of a job interview what should you say?

"I really want this job, and should I contact you?" http://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html

36. What is a behavior based interview?

A type of interview where you would be asked how you would act upon a certain situation.http://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html

28. How should you answer the question "Why should I hire you"?

Answering this question you should be honest, this could be the only chance to set yourself apart from the other candidateshttp://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html

44. At the end of an interview what should you do?

Ask questions to show interest. http://www.snagajob.com/resources/job-interview-tips-for-teens/

7. How should you address your interviewer

By "Sir" or "Madam" then there last name. http://www.wa.gov/esd/guides/jobsearch/strategy/interview_effective.htm

2. How should you dress for the interview?

Dress appropriately for the job you are interviewing for.http://www.wa.gov/esd/guides/jobsearch/strategy/interview_effective.htm

48. True or False: It is okay to be late as long as you have a reason.

False, but if you're going to be late you should contact the interviewer and let him know when your going to be there. http://www.snagajob.com/resources/job-interview-tips-for-teens/

32. True or False: It is okay to talk about quitting your last job because of your boss.

False, when in the interview you should keep the interview positive. http://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html

14.True or False: After the interview is over you should wait for the interviewer to call you?

False, within the next 48 hours after the interview you should write then send in a thank you letter.http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm

11.True or False: You should lie to make yourself look good.

False, you should always be honest let the interviewer get a chance to know you. http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm

26.True or False: You should not make eye contact with the interviewer.

False, you should make eye contact with the interviewer to show a sense of confidence. http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs/preparing.html

22.How can you prepare for your interview?

Find out when and where the interview is and then do research.http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs/preparing.html

37. What should you practice before the interview?

Practice answering random interview questions. http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs/preparing.html

39. What do you know about our organization?

Research the company

1. What do you do when you first walk in, and leave at the end?

Shake the interviewer's hand. http://www.wa.gov/esd/guides/jobsearch/strategy/interview_effective.htm

50. What are a few reasons some people don't get hired?

Some reasons why you don't get hired are if you are late, improper dress, wrong attitude, not qualified, or insufficient answers to questions. http://www.wa.gov/esd/guides/jobsearch/strategy/interview_effective.htm

47. What are your long term goals?

State reasonable goals you wish to accomplish. http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs/preparing.html

3.What are your grades like (if in school)?

State your grades, only if they are good. http://www.wa.gov/esd/guides/jobsearch/strategy/interview_effective.htm

5.What are your strengths?

State your strengths. http://www.wa.gov/esd/guides/jobsearch/strategy/interview_effective.htm

4.What are your weaknesses?

State your weaknesses. http://www.wa.gov/esd/guides/jobsearch/strategy/interview_effective.htm

40. Tell me about yourself.

Tell them information about yourself that would only pertain to your potential job

41. Why do you want to work for us?

When answering this question you want to keep things positive and don't talk about salary. http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm

16. Should you wait for them to contact you after an interview?

Yes. They will contact you but you should send some type of thank you letter and follow up. http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm

21.How can you stay organized?

You can carry a portfolio and a notepad and pen just in case. http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs/preparing.html

27. How can you show confidence during the interview?

You can make eye contact while speaking. http://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/docs/25mdq.html

23.How can you prepare verbally for the interview?

You can practice what you are going to say to make sure you don't stutter. http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs/preparing.html

49.How many questions should you ask during the interview?

You should ask 1-2 right before the interview ends, to show that you have an interest in getting the job. http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm

8. When should you arrive to an interview?

You should be there 5-10 minutes early. http://www.wa.gov/esd/guides/jobsearch/strategy/interview_effective.htm