Nadine Wade-Gravett

Question and Answer Planning Sheet Page 1

To prepare for an intreview, you must anticipate the questions that you will be asked. I have listed several common questions for you to review. Think about how you would answer. Complete the questions and provide me with a summary.

Question and Answer Planning Sheet

General information Questions

1. Why do you want this job? ______

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2. What types of work do you enjoy doing most? ______

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3. What are your strongest skills? ______
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______4. What are your long-range career goals, and how do you plan to achieve them? ______
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5. Are you a team player? Give examples. ______

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6. Do you have a geographical preference? Are you willing to relocate? ______

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7. Under what management style do you work most productively? ______

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8. What is important to you in a company? What things do you look for in an organization? _

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Behavioral and Character Questions

1. What have you accomplished that demonstrates your initiative? ______

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2. How do you deal with an angry customer or coworker? Describe an experience you’ve had.

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3. How are you able to adapt to change? Give an example. ______

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4. How would you describe yourself? ______

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5. What rewards do you look for in your career? ______

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6. Of what accomplishments are you most proud, particularly as it relates to your field?

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7. Do you work well under pressure? Give an example. ______

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8. What do you think are the most important characteristics and abilities a person must possess to be successful? How do you rate yourself in those areas?

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Stress Questions

1. Why do you think you are the best candidate for this job? (or) Why should I hire you?

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2. Why do you want to leave your current job? ______

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3. Why have you held so many jobs? ______

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4. What is your greatest weakness? ______

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5. Have you ever been fired from a job? ______

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6. Does your current employer now you are planning to leave? ______

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  1. What kinds of decisions are most important to you? ______

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Questions and Topics to Avoid

1. Why should you avoid asking, “What does this company do?”

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2. Should you ask specifically about sick leave and vacation time? Why or why not?

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3. Why shouldn’t you ask, “How long do I have to be in the job before I qualify for a raise?

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4. Why should you avoid asking, “Will I have an office?”

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5. List below other questions interviewers dislike from applicants (based on your outside research or reading).

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