Interview Questions

What would be the BEST answer when the interviewer asks what your greatest STRENGTH is?

• My greatest strength is my patience and dedication.

• My greatest strength is being pretty chill when things go crazy.

• My greatest strength is telling people off when I disagree with what they are saying.

• My greatest strength is that I am very good at lifting heavy things.

What would be the BEST answer when the interviewer asks what your greatest WEAKNESS is?

• My greatest weakness is that I'm actually very physically weak. Lifting things is hard.

• My greatest weakness is that I can tend to do too much. I have to remind myself to share responsibility better.

• My greatest weakness is what I am SO unorganized. I can't keep track of anything.

• My greatest weakness is that I love to sleep and sometimes I can't stay awake.

What would be the BEST answer if the interview team asks how you handle stress and pressure?

• When I get stressed, I get my co-workers to do all my work for me. That helps me relax.

• When I get really stressed, I try to remind myself that things will work out and I will eventually be able to get all my work done. Talking to other co-workers helps, too.

• I'm a professional. I don't get stressed.

• Sometimes I just blow up on people, but I feel better once I do that and then I apologize and get back to work.

Describe a difficult project and how you overcame it.

• Once I was given a project at work and I honestly did not understand how to do it. I talked to my boss and other co-workers and they helped me understand it in order to get it done.

• Once, I changed things I shouldn't have on a project. I got my friends to undo the problem.

• So, this other girl and I could not come to an agreement on a project. I finally told her to stay away from me. I guess it didn't really solve the problem, but at least I don't have to speak with her anymore.

• No project is too difficult for me. I can solve anything.

What salary are you looking for? What is the BEST response to this question?

• I'm looking for the best salary you can offer.

• I don't need that much money. Anything is fine.

• I'm sure that, once we agree that this is the right job for me, we can come to an agreement about salary.

• All the salary. Like, all of it. You got money? Gimme. Gimme all of it.

Why did you leave your last job? What is the BEST response if asked this question?

• Because my boss and I didn't get along.

• I'm looking for more opportunities, like the one here, that fit more with my goals.

• I'm looking for a job with better vacation, pay, and insurance.

• My coworker was just not someone I could work with. In fact, there were several people who I could no longer tolerate and I had to make a change.

Why do you want this job? What is the BEST response if the interview team asks you this?

• I want this job because it offers more pay, benefits, and insurance than my last job.

• I want this job because it will allow me a new opportunity to use my skills.

• I'm excited about this job because I heard it was the best opportunity in town right now.

• I'm not really sure why I want this job. I heard it was an okay place to work.

Why would an employer want to hire you?

• You should hire me because I have a master's degree and the experience required for the job.

• I'm clearly better than all of the other candidates.

• Because I'm a hard worker.

• I will strive to help your company/business become the best that it can be. I have experience, intelligence, and a thorough knowledge of what the job is all about.

What are your plans for the future?

• My plans for the future are to have YOUR job! I hope to advance quickly.

• My plans for the future are to make this company as successful as possible and to also grow as a person.

• My plans for the future are to retire early and live by the ocean. I already have my boat picked out.

• My plans for the future are to use what I learn here to start my own business.

Tell me about yourself, (student name)?

• I was born in Three Rivers and I love video games, animals, and my family. I'm not sure what I want to do after high school.

• I am 18 years old. This summer I plan on working to save money for college, where I want to pursue a career in accounting. I am going to Western Michigan University.

• I am 18 years old. This summer I'm just going to relax before I go to cosmetology school. I have always loved braiding hair and I decided I had to follow my heart.

• I'm 18 years old. I really enjoy welding, horseback riding, and I'm going to work in a factory probably after I get done here.