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Mock Interviews

Below you will find interview questions and interview responses.  Read the questions below and then choose the best response for an interview.  Which responses will get you hired?
Click on the most appropriate response to each interview question.  This will let you know if you are prepared for an interview.
1.  So tell me about yourself.

 

Choice A 

Well, I am a student at Bright Hills High School, I am currently on the "A & B" Honor Roll. I have babysat for my neighbor for a year, I am a hard worker, I enjoy playing basketball and was on the school team, and I am interested in the position that you have available at this time.

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Choice B 

I am an eighth grade student at Bright Hills High School. Ummm, I have good grades, and I like to play sports.  

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2.  What made you apply for this position?
Choice A

I wanted money, so my mom said to get a job. And she got the paper and my dad told me that this one might hire me!

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Choice B

I thought that this position could use my skills to accurately be run. I also believed that I could successfully fill this position and make good use of my time.

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3. Why do you think you would be the best choice for this job.
Choice A

I would be the best because I can do this job right.

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Choice B

I would be the best applicant for this job because my skills and background would allow me to successfully fill this position and make the most of your company.

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4. What are plans after graduating high school? Do you plan to go to college?
Choice A

Yes, I plan to go to collage and get my business degree. Then I plan to create my own business. So the position that I have applied for here will help my long term career goals.

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Choice B 

Umm.. I might go to college. My mom wants me to, and my dad don't really care.

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5.Are you willing to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends?
Choice A 

No, I have to go to parties on the weekends, and I like to sleep at night. But if you would give me a lot of money to do it, then I guess I could.

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Choice A 

Yes, some. I can't work every night because I have to keep up with my schoolwork, however, if I needed to work a night or two a week, and on some weekends, that would be just fine.

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6. Do you like to work with other people?  Why?
Choice A

Yes, I enjoy working with others. I like being able to get ideas from other people. It is fun to bounce your ideas off other people and see what they think.

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Choice B

No, I don't like working with other people, they yell to much.

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7.  What are a few of your of your weaknesses?
Choice A 

I don't have any weaknesses.

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Choice B

Some times I am overly picky about things, and that causes me to spend to much time on one thing. But if I am working in a group, then I am more likely to do something well, but not overdue it because then my group members will be able to check my work and tell me when to stop.

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8.  What are some of your abilities?
Choice A

Some of my abilities are working with others, communication skills, people skills and I am a fairly good writer.

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Choice B

I am good at sports, I can blow bubbles through my nose with dish washing liquid and I am a really good skateboarder.

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9.  Do you consider yourself a self starter? Why?
Choice A

Yes, I think that I am a good self starter, because I am able to get to work without being asked to do so. If I know that there is a job to be done, then I am ready to get it done.

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Choice B

Yeah, I guess I'm that. I do what I'm supposed to most of the time.

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10. What school activities are you involved in?
Choice A

I am currently on the academic team. I am also in the school play. However, that won't be changing my work schedule.

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Choice B

I don't like school. But I am on the football team.

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