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common job interview questions
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Undergraduate 1
07/14/2008

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If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?

Definition
Mention traits that are needed and that you have.
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Do you think you are overqualified for this position?
Definition
Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.
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How do you proposed to compensate for your lack of experience?
Definition
Bring up any experience that the interviewer does not know about.  Point out that you are a hard worker asww well as quick learner.
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What qualities do you look for in a boss?
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Knowledgeable, sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinateas and holder of high standard.
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Are you applying for other jobs?
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Be honest and keep focus on this job and what you can do for the organization.
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What have you learned form mistakes on the job?
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Mention a well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. Example is working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.
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Tell me a time when you help resolve a dispute?
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Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled.
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Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
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You thrive under certain types of pressure and give an example that relates to the position you are applying for.
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Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?
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Probably this one.
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What motivates you to do your best on the job?
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personal traits: challenge, achievement recognition...
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Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekend?
Definition
Up to you (be honest)
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What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
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Possibilities: loyalty, energy, positive attitude, leadership, team player, expertise, initiative, patient, hard work,creativity, problem solver
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Tell me about a problem you had wiath a supervisor.
Definition
Stay positive.
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What has disappointed you about a job?
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Not enough challenge, laid off, opportunities for advancement
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Why do you think you would do well at this job?
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Skills, experience and interest
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What are you looking for in a job?
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where I love the work, like the people and can contribute and can't wait to get to work.
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What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
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It would take disloyalty to the organizaattion, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object.
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What is more important to you money or work?
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Money is always important, but the work is the most important.
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Would you be willing to relocate if required?
Definition
Be honest
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What has been your biggest professional disappointment?
Definition
Refer to something that was beyond your control, show acceptance and nonnegative feeling.
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What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?
Definition
be honest, if you are comfortable in different roles point that out.
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Describe your work ethic.
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Emphasize : determiation to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work.
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Are you a team player?
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Yes, of course, give an example that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself.
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