a) Yeah, I'd like to get some of this company's money.

b) Well, I'm scheduled for an interview today. I... wow, that picture is neat. Where'd you get it?

c) Yes, I am interested in a position of your company, with the idea of progressing into some more advanced phase.

d) My own answer:

2. Have a seat. Do you want some gum?

a) Yeah, thanks a lot.

b) Well, yeah but I heard you weren't supposed to.

c) No thank you.

3. In one word how would you describe yourself?

a) perfect

b) nervous

c) responsible

d) My own answer:

4. How do you think a friend who knows you well would describe you?

a) impatient and unaware

b) innocent and honest

c) organized with clear thoughts

d) My own answer:

5. What is one quality that separates you from the other applicants?

a) I have a great sense of humor and can easily make people happy.

b) What? Oh, I guess it would have to be my listening skills.

c) I am very creative and organized. Although I sometimes wait until the last minute, every time I get the project in on time because I know where everything is and have organized it.

d) My own answer:

6. Why do you want this position?

a) I need the money.

b) Well, I heard there were a lot of vacations and I like vacations. Last year I went to the Yukon.

c) I am interested in the goal of this company and would like to be involved in it. Also, I think that I have some skills that would contribute to the company.

d) My own answer:

7. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?

a) a monkey because I like to goof off and make people laugh.

b) an owl because I can see things quickly and keep focused. Have you ever heard an owl hoot?

c) a cat because in the way that it keeps itself clean, I keep my life organized and clean. Also, a type of cat is a lion and as it is the king of the beasts, I am a leader.

d) My own answer:

8. How do you define or evaluate success?

a) By the amount of money I have in my pocket at the end of the month.

b) By the amount of vacation I am allowed so I can do things like spend time with my kids.

c) By the advancement and responsibility of the position, as well as by happiness.

d) My own answer:

9. Where do you see yourself in five years?

a) in your position

b) at another company

c) further along in my career.

d) My own answer:

10. What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?

a) Well, like, the other day I was skateboarding and I pulled a really slick move without falling. It was so cool. That gave me more confidence that I can do anything I want to, so next I'll try sky diving.

b) Uh, uh . . . Well . . . Oh, all right. The other day I was baking cookies and they came out very good. I liked them because they tasted so good. That day was really neat, I'll always remember those cookies. Have you ever tried oatmeal raisin cookies? Those are my favorite.

c) I believe one of the most satisfactory accomplishments was when my high school Decathlon team placed 1st place in the region. I was happy of course, but it also proved that when you work together a lot can get done. It emphasized the importance of team work and of study.

d) My own answer:

11. Do you think your grades are a good indication of your academic achievement? Why?

a) No, because I don't have very good grades but I know a lot of stuff.

b) Yes, because grades show you how much effort you're putting in.

c) I think that grades are a good indicator because it shows you what other people are getting out of your work and how well you have used your knowledge as an advantage. However, I think that grades are often very subjective and have a lot to do with what the person thinks of you as a person. Still, I think that they work as a motivator to the student and a key to parents and other people.

d) My own answer:

12. What have you learned from participation in extra-curricular activities?

a) What extra-curricular activities?

b) Names for my resumes.

c) I've learned teamwork, important skills, competitiveness, and special things from each type of activities.

d) My own answer:

13. In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?

a) Where everyone talks and the radio blares: basically the opposite of this.

b) I can work in any kind of environment, can't you?

c) An organized, structured place is most preferable. But disorganization to some degree is tolerable.

d) My own answer:

14. How do you work under pressure?

a) Great, except I tend to get a little cranky when I'm stressed.

b) Well, okay I guess. But (rubbing arm over forehead), sometimes it is too much for me to handle.

c) Well.

d) My own answer:

15. Why do you seek a position with this company?

a) I saw an ad in the paper for it, and figured it would be worth a shot.

b) I heard you could make a lot of money.

c) This is the type of work I would like to do. Also, from my research it appears I will be able to advance along my career path.

d) My own answer:

16. Are you willing to travel?

a) Nah, I like this place.

b) Definitely. What nifty places will I get to see?

c) Yes, but I am interested in finding how how often that would be.

d) My own answer:

17. What major challenge have you encountered and how did you deal with it?

a) Some dogs in my neighborhood were yapping and keeping me up all night, so I kicked the family out of the neighborhood.

b) I didn't have any ice cream so I went out to the store and bought some. I got chocolate, because that is my favorite flavor.

c) I felt like I was not going anywhere in my last position, that I needed more responsibilities. So, I went in search of a job.

d) My own answer:

18. What have you learned from your mistakes?

a) What mistakes?

b) You win some, you lose some.

c) That I'm not perfect, and it takes work to get something done right. So, now I'm more devoted to my work.

d) My own answer:

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