Quiz____?
Tell me about yourself. -
Answer✓✓
Common first question. Answer: talk about your work background, skills, and interests and
relate them to how well they fit the job.
Quiz____?
Why do you want to work here? -
Answer✓✓
You will always be asked this in one form or another. Be prepared with a convincing answer.
Never mention money.
Quiz____?
What is your greatest strength? -
Answer✓✓
1
,Very common question. Highlight qualities that they want from the job ad: i.e. good
communicator, etc. Mention multiple things, not just one.
Quiz____?
What is your greatest weakness? -
Answer✓✓
You will almost always be asked this. The correct answer of course is a weakness that is not
really a weakness - I tend to use that I'm such a perfectionist that sometimes I find it hard to
delegate, but I've learned that when I do I often learn new and better ways to do things.
Quiz____?
What are the five best words to describe you? -
Answer✓✓
I've also been asked for five adjectives, which makes it harder. Be prepared with five words and
examples because this is a hard question to answer on the spot. Don't just list the words, but
say "Leader - I often find that I will take the lead on collaborative projects" etc.
Quiz____?
Why are you the right person for this job? -
Answer✓✓
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, Another chance to highlight how well your skills fit the job, as well as your knowledge of the
job duties.
Quiz____?
If you were hiring a person for this position, what would you look for? -
Answer✓✓
Again, demonstrate your knowledge of the skills/characteristics needed to do the job well.
Quiz____?
Tell me about a goal you set that you did not reach. -
Answer✓✓
Or: "tell me about a time you failed at something." This is another tricky one, because you need
to turn it into something positive and preferably job-related.
Quiz____?
Describe your work ethic. -
Answer✓✓
Dedicated, hard worker, want to do meaningful work, etc.
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Tell me about yourself. -
Answer✓✓
Common first question. Answer: talk about your work background, skills, and interests and
relate them to how well they fit the job.
Quiz____?
Why do you want to work here? -
Answer✓✓
You will always be asked this in one form or another. Be prepared with a convincing answer.
Never mention money.
Quiz____?
What is your greatest strength? -
Answer✓✓
1
,Very common question. Highlight qualities that they want from the job ad: i.e. good
communicator, etc. Mention multiple things, not just one.
Quiz____?
What is your greatest weakness? -
Answer✓✓
You will almost always be asked this. The correct answer of course is a weakness that is not
really a weakness - I tend to use that I'm such a perfectionist that sometimes I find it hard to
delegate, but I've learned that when I do I often learn new and better ways to do things.
Quiz____?
What are the five best words to describe you? -
Answer✓✓
I've also been asked for five adjectives, which makes it harder. Be prepared with five words and
examples because this is a hard question to answer on the spot. Don't just list the words, but
say "Leader - I often find that I will take the lead on collaborative projects" etc.
Quiz____?
Why are you the right person for this job? -
Answer✓✓
2
, Another chance to highlight how well your skills fit the job, as well as your knowledge of the
job duties.
Quiz____?
If you were hiring a person for this position, what would you look for? -
Answer✓✓
Again, demonstrate your knowledge of the skills/characteristics needed to do the job well.
Quiz____?
Tell me about a goal you set that you did not reach. -
Answer✓✓
Or: "tell me about a time you failed at something." This is another tricky one, because you need
to turn it into something positive and preferably job-related.
Quiz____?
Describe your work ethic. -
Answer✓✓
Dedicated, hard worker, want to do meaningful work, etc.
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