Interview Responses

answer, "That's a tough question. I'm really not sure."

say the first thing that comes to mind.

take a deep breath and think of an answer while paraphrasing the question

Ask the employer questions

Answer your cellphone

Be a few minutes late

"I can sometimes be disorganized. I have been trying to become more organized by creating a calendar for myself and categorizing things in folder. So far, these methods seem to be working."

"Honestly, I don't really have one."

"I'm a perfectionist. As a result, I often work very hard, perhaps even too hard. I'm usually at the office for more hours than the average employee."

"He was a good leader and really kept the team focused and on-task."

"He was alright, but we weren't that close."

"We didn't exactly get along because he made a lot of impossible demands and was constantly on the phone."

By listing five or ten qualities you think are your best ones.

Give two or three strengths and concrete examples of them.

Say all the qualities and requirements that were listed on the job description.

your body language.

your eye contact.

both

My supervisor

My co-workers

The hourly wage

It was a great company, but the schedule did not work with my school schedule.

"Sleep and eat."

"Play video games."

"Collect comic books, play basketball, and spend time with friends and family."

"Do homework or chores."

tell the truth no matter what.

never say anything negative about them.

say "N/A".