TYPICAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
ANDREA MEADOR



1.	How would you describe yourself?
I would describe myself as a hard working person. I always try my best to complete assignments on time and in the best possible quality. 

2.	What special preparation do you have that relates to the qualifications required for this position?
I have written for the school newspaper and plan to study journalism in college.

3.	What experiences have you had that you feel would be an asset in this position?


4.	What is your greatest strength?  Your greatest weakness?
5.	Which is more important to you:  the money or the type of job?
The type of job is more important to me because as far as I’m concerned, if I like what I’m doing then the money doesn’t really matter that much. 

6.	What are your career goals?
I am very ambitious with my career goals. I would someday like to work for the New York Times but I realize that a goal like this take a lot of time and preparation.

7.	What have you learned from your mistakes?
I have learned to be more patient with people when they make mistakes. 

8.	What have you done that shows initiative?
At my first job as a utility worker up at Winterplace, I asked for a more challenging job as a cashier and for them to train me on the register. 

9.	Would you rather do a job, design it, evaluate it, or manage others doing it?  Why?
I would rather do a job and then work my way up. That way, I know more about the system and how the jobs work. 

10.	What do you know about our company?


11.	What can you do for our company?



12.	What people have influenced your life?  How?
My parents have influenced my life because they taught me that a good attitude is everything. 

13.	Why do you want to leave your present job?
I would like to pursue something more into my field of interest. 

14.	What techniques or approaches would you use in building work relationships with co-workers, students, and the community?
I would be nice to everyone that I come into contact with and not get impatient with people. 

15.	Have you had any human relations difficulties at any previous place of employment or at school?
I have not had any significant human relation difficulties. 

16.	Do you consider yourself to be effective in working with other people?
I would consider myself to be very effective with working with other people. 

17.	How do you spend you leisure time?
If I’m not out with my friends, then I am painting, reading, or playing video games. 

18.	What makes you think that you are qualified to work for this company?
With my experience, willingness to learn, and determination, I think I would be a good candidate to work for this company. 















WHO AM I?
List 10 positive aspects of your character that you like.
·	I am nice to most people.
·	I make it on time to work.
·	I look professional when I arrive to work. 
·	I do everything I can to make sure that people know what they are doing.
·	I don’t get mad easily. 
·	I try to be as helpful as I can to other people.
·	I don’t take anything too seriously.
·	I joke around a lot. 
·	I am very determined to get a project done once I have started it and don’t stop until I finish. 
·	I am enthusiastic about my job. 
List 10 negative aspects of your character that you dislike.
·	I tend to get a little impatient with rude people. 
·	Sometimes, I’m sarcastic. 
·	Sometimes, my habits can get a little annoying. 
·	I get a little too bossy when I want something done. 
·	I can have a short attention span sometimes. 
·	Sometimes, I lack the ability to see the big picture.
·	My jokes can be a little mean a times. 
·	I can get distracted with things.
·	Sometimes, I don’t get all the mistakes out of something before I send it in.
·	I can get a little loud when I think something is hilarious. 
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List 10 positive characteristics that you want to acquire. 
·	Being more patient.
·	Improving the quality of my work. 
·	Improving the way I relate to people.
·	To learn the job and everything about it
·	To learn more about the company.