3.+Interviews



// The lessons in this chapter will prepare you to: // Understanding the Interview Process ** Purpose: ** The purpose of an interview is to find the best person for the job.   1. Individual interview: like an in-depth conversation. 2. Panel interview: usually three or more people sit on the board and all candidates are asked the same questions. 3. Telephone interview: mostly used to make a first round of cuts to the applicant pool.
 * Objectives: **
 * Present your 30-second commercial
 * Prepare for interviews
 * Dress appropriately for interviews
 * Answer interview questions
 * Types of Interviews: **

 1. Introductory Stage: the interviewer forms an initial impression. 2. Question Stage: interviewer tries to determine how well your attitude and skills fit with the company image and work culture. 3. Closing Stage: interviewer will draw the session to a close. If you are sure you want the job, make your intentions clear at this time. Example: “After meeting with you, I’m even more convinced that I’d be a good fit for this position.”
 * Interview Stages: **

  **Greeting** Hello, my name is:  **Experience **I’m an experienced or certified: <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **Strengths **My strengths are: , <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> and: <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **Accomplishments **I have been recognized for: <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **Character traits **I’m: , <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **Your goal **I’m interested in expanding my experience into:
 * 30-Second Commercial: ** A statement to describe the skills and services that you have to offer an employer. It is essentially a brief monologue that sells your professional abilities.

** Before the Interview: ** Successful interviews begin with homework and preparation. <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">1. <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Company name: <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">2. <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Company’s areas of operations: <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">3. <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Company’s general background: <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">4. <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Position you are interviewing for: <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">5. <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Name and title of person(s) conducting the interview: <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">6. <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Where and when to report: <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">7. <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Special instructions:

** Interview Guidelines: ** <span style="line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">1. Be prepared: <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Research the company before the interview. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Know the name(s) of the interviewer(s). <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Know the location and how long it takes to get to the interview location. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Get a good night’s sleep before the interview. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Get up in time to shower, have breakfast, and dress carefully. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Leave in plenty of time to arrive, find parking and allow time for traffic.

<span style="line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">2. Be punctual: <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Arrive 15 minutes ahead of schedule <span style="line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">3. Be aware of body language: <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Turn off electronic devices (cell phone, pager, etc.). <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Offer a firm handshake. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Sit down only after offered a chair. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Don’t slouch in your chair. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Don’t fidget. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Use eye contact, but don’t stare.

<span style="line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">4. Be enthusiastic: <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Have a positive attitude in the interview. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Be friendly, but not casual. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Be professional and courteous to everyone. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Sell yourself.

<span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">5. Say thank you: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for their time. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Smile.

** Dress for Success: ** Dress one step above the dress required for the job. You also want to choose clothing that is going to look the best on you. For more information on this topic please refer to two files below. <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **Dress for Men** <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Hair should be trimmed, neat, and clean. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Shave. If you wear a beard or a mustache, be sure to trim neatly. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Wear glasses with up-to-date frames and clear lenses. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Wear no more than one ring on each hand and a watch. Cover or remove any body piercings. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Nails should be cut short, filed and clean. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Minimal aftershave or cologne. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">No gum or candy in your mouth. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Belt should show no signs of wear or weight gain/loss; should match shoes. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Depending on the position you are applying for wear: <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">§ <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Navy blue or gray suit, single breasted; white or pinstriped dress shirt and a matching silk tie or <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">§  <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Navy blue or gray jacket; coordinating gray, tan, or charcoal slacks; white or pinstripe dress shirt and coordinating tie; or <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">§  <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">White, pastel, or pinstripe dress shirt and conservative tie; coordinating navy blue, gray, charcoal, or brown dress pants; or <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">§  <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Plain sports shirt; coordinating navy blue, gray, charcoal, or brown slacks; or <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">§  <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Clean sports shirt and clean casual pants. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">§ <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Clean and polished conservative dress shoes with dark socks. Work boots may be appropriate for some job interviews. No loafers or tennis shoes.

<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Clean hair, short or tied back and professional. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Makeup should be simple. Avoid bright colors or heavy application. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Wear glasses with up-to-date frames and clear lenses. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Simple earrings, not dangling; wear no more than one ring on each hand and a watch. Cover or remove any body piercings. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Nails should be short to medium length, manicured with light or clear polish. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Minimal perfume. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">No gum or candy in your mouth. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Depending on the position you are applying for wear: <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">§ <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">A seasonal business suit in solid color or conservative pattern with tailored or pleated skirt; blouse in a complimentary solid color such as white, cream, or pastel; skirt should come to the knee; or <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">§  <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Jacket in solid color or conservative pattern; coordinating blouse and tailored or pleated skirt in appropriate length; or <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">§  <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Tailored blouse, preferably with long sleeves, in white, cream or pastel; coordinating tailored or pleated skirt in solid color or conservative print or pattern and appropriate length.
 * <span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Dress for Women **

<span style="display: block; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; text-align: center;">Sample Interview Questions **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">1. **** Tell me about yourself. ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Be thorough, but brief. Refer to the 30-second commercial.

**<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">2. **** Why are leaving your current position? ** <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msotabcount: 1;"> Do not bad-mouth pervious employers. It is good to state after long personal consideration you wanted an opportunity to expand your background/knowledge/abilities. <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">3. **** What do you consider your most significant accomplishment? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">This can get you the job. Prepare extensively. Tell a brief story, which includes details and your professional involvement. Describe a situation that presented a problem, detail what actions you took to resolve it, and discuss what the resolution was. Some aspects you could include are: overcoming obstacles, hard work, deadlines, important company issues and relations with coworkers.

**<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">4. **** Why do you believe you are qualified for this position? Why should I hire you? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> Discuss for two minutes, with specific details. Select a technical skill or area you excelled while attending school. Pick two or three main factors about the job and about you that are most relevant.

**<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">5. **** Have you ever accomplished something you did not think you could? ** <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msotabcount: 1;"> Provide a good example where you overcame numerous difficulties to succeed. Prove you are not a quitter. <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">6. **** What do you like/dislike about your current position? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Interviewer may by trying to determine your compatibility with the open position. Stating that you dislike specific detail can cost you the position. There is nothing wrong with liking challenges, pressure situations, or enough work.

**<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">7. **** How do you handle pressure? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">High achievers tend to perform well in high pressure situations. If you perform well under stress, provide a good example with details, giving an overview of the stress situation. Try to relay the situation as a challenge rather than focusing on your ability to handle pressure.

**<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">8. **** What is the worst or most embarrassing aspect about your career? How would you have done things differently? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">This question is used to find out if you can learn from your mistakes. The right answer indicates an open, flexible personality. Dynamic, high-performance individuals learn from mistakes. End your story on a positive note.

**<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">9. **** How have you grown or changed over the past few years? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> Increased technical skills or increased self-confidence are an important part of human development. Overcoming personal obstacles can make you an approachable and desirable employee.

**<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">10. **** What do you consider your most significant strengths? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Rehearse four or five key strengths. Be able to discuss each with a specific example. Select those that are most compatible with the job opening. Most people mention good interpersonal skills in response to this question. If you can not describe a specific example, do not use the strength.

**<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">11. **** What do you (or your friends) consider your most significant weakness? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Describe how a weakness can be turned into a strength. For example: “I tend to be a workaholic, but I have learned to manage my time better.”

**<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">12. **** What do you know about our company? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">This is your opportunity to shine with the amount of research you have done before the interview. This is also a good time to do some name dropping if you have contacts within the company.

<span style="display: block; font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; text-align: center;">Additional Questions

**<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">1. **** What kind of work are you looking for? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">2. **** What can you do for us that someone else cannot? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">3. **** Where do you expect to be in five years? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">4. **** What do you think of your supervisor? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">5. **** What do your subordinates think of you? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">6. **** What is your management style (democratic, team player, etc.)? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">7. **** Would you describe a few situations in which your work was criticized? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">8. **** What do you expect as a starting salary? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">9. **** I have interviewed several people with more experience. Why should I hire you instead of them? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">10. **** Why did you choose this field of work? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">11. **** How do you spend your spare time? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">12. **** Do you prefer working with others or by yourself? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">13. **** What kind of boss do you prefer? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">14. **** Can you take criticism without getting upset? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> <span style="display: block; font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; text-align: center;">Unusual Questions <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">15. **** Who in your life has inspired you? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">16. **** What was the last news story that caught your eye? ** <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msotabcount: 1;"> Pick a neutral story. <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">17. **** If you could meet anyone living or dead, who would it be and why? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">18. **** Have you ever broken the rules to get a job done? ** <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msotabcount: 1;"> Never at the cost of safety! <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">19. **** Have you ever lost your temper? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> We are all human. I try to be patient and understanding of the reasons why someone else may be angry or make me angry.

**<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">20. **** What was the last book you read? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> **<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">21. **** If you were an animal, what would you be? ** <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> The interviewer might believe that you can be rated on the types of animal you would describe yourself as. There is no link between job performance and types of animals. If you answer this question, select a suitably noble animal such as a lion, eagle, or wolf and relate it to your ability to get the job done. For example: “I’d be an elephant because I can cope with a heavy workload.”