15 Possible Questions for High School Student Job Interviews
High school job applicants experience a much different interview than seasoned professionals. You don’t have any work history. You don’t have any college experience. You haven’t even lived very long. So, the questions they can ask you are very limited. However, even before the interview for the job occurs there are a number of important things to keep in mind.
Part I: There are three interview steps to get a job.
1)The Screening---this is when the employer, manager, or assistant manager first meets you in person. The key word for this is first impressions. Keep the following in mind when you first meet a potential employer.
a)Be properly dressed (no torn, dirty clothes, or clothes that look like you slept in them)
b)Make sure you have groomed (hair, teeth, nails, breath)
c)Be articulate, polite, and patient
d)Make sure you have good posture, eye contact and that you give a proper handshake (always meet someone’s handshake in terms of the grip; don’t grip too hard or too quickly)
e)Always ask for the person in charge and hand your C.V. directly to them (do not give your C.V. to an employee)
f)Make sure your C.V. is free of errors and has been carefully crafted to get a potential employer’s attention
g)Be ready to be pre-interviewed interviewed (in other words leave yourself enough time to sit down or converse with a potential employer instead of rushing off to your next appointment)
h)After a couple of days call the business back to make sure the right persons received your C.V. Ask for the manager to inquire about the job, which demonstrates initiative and interest, which are positive qualities that almost all employers are looking for in an employee.
2)The Pre-Interview---this is when the employer or manager is sufficiently interested in speaking further with you after your first meeting. In other words you have made a good or a very good first impression. They may ask you a number of questions immediately (to get a sense of who you are, your maturity, and overall readiness to work) or they may sit down with you for a couple of minutes to ask their questions. The key words for this part are articulate and quick. Don’t stumble, mumble, or be over-talkative with your answers.
3)The Interview---the employer or manager will formally ask you to make time for an interview. This can happen (sometimes) immediately after a pre-interview or they will contact you by phone to set up an appointment at a later date. Do your best to be flexible and available for their time slot when they would like to do the interview. Not being available for interview times can leave a bad impression, unless you have a valid reason (this could be that you are in the process of leaving your current employment and looking for new and better opportunities or that you are in school an d only available after the end of the school day). The key words for this part are flexibility and precision. Flexibility for interview times and make sure your answers are precise; that they actually answer the question being asked, so listen carefully.
Part II: Below is a list of fifteen possible questions you may be asked at an interview. When answering these questions in an interview you should be thorough but as brief as possible. Your answers really depend on your personal experiences and how much you have reflected on the kinds of things you would like to do with your life.
When going to a job interview make sure you research the job/business. Potential employers regard your ignorance about their business as a sign of disinterest and your lack of knowledge will be regarded as a large negative toward your chances of obtaining a position in the company.
Sample Interview Questions
1)Tell me about yourself.
2)Why did you apply for our company?
3)Do you know what we do here?
4)Do you have any work experience?
5)What are your favourite classes?
6)What are your favourite subjects?
7)What are your career goals?
8)Do you like your high school?
9)Are you involved in any extra-curricular activities?
10)Why are you looking for a job?
11)Are you okay working nights and week-ends?
12)If your teachers were here, what would they say about you?
13)Are you planning on going to college after you graduate?
14)Do you know what you want to study?
15)How comfortable are doing X task? (answering phones, talking to customers, etc…)
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