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Journal 2/22/2016 What is the scariest thing about a job interview? Tell me about any experience you have had being interviewed. What is the most difficult question to answer in an interview? Why? FinanceInTheClassroom.org
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Anticipated Questions
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org Tell me about yourself.
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What is your greatest strength?
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org Do you consider yourself successful? Why?
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org What experience do you have in this field?
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org Are you a team player?
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org How long do you expect to work for us if hired?
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org Hypothetical Questions
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org How would you handle……..?
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Beware of Body Language Relate it to something that is familiar to you. Don’t try and figure out how they want you to answer the question. Remain poised and project confidence. FinanceInTheClassroom.org
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Behavioral Questions FinanceInTheClassroom.org
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Tell me about a time when you needed to assume a leadership position in a group.
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org What were some challenges, and how did you help the group meet its goals?
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Trap Questions FinanceInTheClassroom.org
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Tell me about your dream job.
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org Why did you leave your last job?
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org Have you ever been asked to leave a job?
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org Why do you think you would do well at this job?
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org What do you expect to be paid?
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org What irritates you about co-workers?
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org Questions For Employer
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org Do you have any questions for me?
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Any questions you have about the job, salary, benefits, and company policies. Do your research!!! Your questions should demonstrate that you would be a valuable employee. FinanceInTheClassroom.org
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Other Sample Interview Questions How would you describe yourself? What motivates you to do a good job? Give me an example of an important goal that you set in the past and tell me about your success in reaching it. What do you consider to be your greatest weaknesses? What is the last book you read?
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FinanceInTheClassroom.org Questions an Employer Should Not Ask
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What is your religion? Are you married? What is your nationality? Are you disabled? Do you have children? FinanceInTheClassroom.org
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What If……. Stay Professional “Please explain how that relates to the job” “I would rather not answer personal questions” FinanceInTheClassroom.org
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Dress for the Interview
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Well Groomed Professionally Dressed Your appearance communicates certain qualities Dress more conservatively Dressing too casual, too trendy, or wearing inappropriate clothing is likely to cost you the job. FinanceInTheClassroom.org
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Follow – Up Message
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Write a thank you message (email, letter, etc.) Stay brief and to the point. Remind the interviewer of your NAME Express enthusiasm FinanceInTheClassroom.org
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Example Dear Ms. Frost: Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the position of accountant assistant. I am very excited about the possibility of working for Frost and Roberts CPA firm. The job is exactly the sort of challenge opportunity I had hoped to find. I believe my educational background and internship experience will enable me to make a contribution, while also learning and growing on the job. Please contact me if you need any additional information. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, FinanceInTheClassroom.org
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Be Prepared Answer Honestly Remain Poised and Confident Make Eye Contact Smile Say “Thank You” The more prepared you are the more relaxed and professional you will appear to be. FinanceInTheClassroom.org
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Assignment Practice Interview Questions Work Sheet Answer 7 of the questions on your own piece of paper. Each answer must be a response of 3-5 sentences. FinanceInTheClassroom.org
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Sources Sample questions: http://www.wright.edu/admin/career/comm on/sampleinterviewquestions.pdf http://www.wright.edu/admin/career/comm on/sampleinterviewquestions.pdf Sample questions: http://www.eveandersson.com/general- comments/attachment/1565/50interviewqa s.pdf http://www.eveandersson.com/general- comments/attachment/1565/50interviewqa s.pdf
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