Resume Writing And Interviewing Skills Page 19

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CoMMoN iNtERviEW QUEStioNS
, continued
What two or three accomplishments have given you the
most satisfactions? Why?
If you were interviewing a candidate for a position, what
qualities do you believe he or she must have in order to be
selected?
When you have free time, how do you spend it?
What is one thing about yourself that you would most like
to change?
What are your salary requirements?
Give me an example of something you had to learn that
was difficult.
Do you have any questions for me? (*Your answer should
always be “yes” and followed up with your questions!)
QUEStioNS YoU CaN aSK DURiNG tHE
iNtERviEW
iNtERviEWER CHECKliSt
At the end of a job interview, the interviewer may ask,
“Do you have any questions?” The interviewer will expect
1. Appearance – overall grooming, dress, posture,
you to have intelligent, well-thought-out questions that
and appropriateness
indicate you have some knowledge of the job for which
2. Sociability – overall warmth and friendliness
you are applying. Also, it reveals how well you listened
to the interviewer. Do your research and ask appropriate
3. Handshake – firm and confident
questions. Here are some examples.
4. Eye contact – ability to look directly at you
Would you describe the duties I would be performing?
during interview
What would be the time frame for filling this position?
5. Composure – overall confidence in responding to
questions
If hired, who will be my supervisor?
6. Conversation – ability to speak clearly, using
How would I be trained or introduced to the job?
proper language, grammar, and tone
With whom would I be working with and what are their
7. Responses – the questions were answered honestly,
duties?
seriously, and completely, ability to “sell” him/herself
How would my performance be evaluated? Who would
with appropriate responses
evaluate me and when?
8. Courtesy – ability to show respect and interest
Can someone in this position be promoted? If so, to what
9. Job application – neatly written and complete
position?
10. Resume – clear, concise, positive, typed,
Of your most successful employees, what characteristics
technically correct
do they possess that helped them to be successful?
11. Interviewer comments:
What is the customer service philosophy of your
company?
What is the best part about working here?
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