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Step 2 |
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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.
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| 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. |
| Choice B
I am an eighth grade student at Bright Hills High School. Ummm, I have good grades, and I like to play sports. |
| 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! |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Choice B
Umm.. I might go to college. My mom wants me to, and my dad don't really care. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Choice B
No, I don't like working with other people, they yell to much. |
| 7. What are a few of your of your weaknesses? |
| Choice A
I don't have any weaknesses. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Choice B
Yeah, I guess I'm that. I do what I'm supposed to most of the time. |
| 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. |
| Choice B
I don't like school. But I am on the football team. |
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Created by STLP students RA Jones Middle School Florence, Kentucky |
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