Job Interview Questions: What are some typical questions I could be asked at a job interview?

I'm applying for a position as a Therapeutic Staff Support at Family Behavioral Resources. Its a family focused therapy center. I will work with autistic kids.

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TYPES OF QUESTIONS

Open-ended Questions
- Used by interviewers when they expect more than a yes or no answer. Some typical open questions are: "What can you tell me about yourself?", "Why are you interested in the posted position?" or "What are your most remarkable skills?".

The best way to answer these questions is by doing the right research before going to the interview (check your own resume and the organization website) and by making a list of possible open-ended questions so you can rehearsal your answers before the interview.

Closed-ended Questions
– Used by interviewers when they need to know a specific piece of information (years of experience, technical knowledge, etc.). These questions require a brief and solid answer.

The best way to deal with these questions is by reviewing and making sure you don't have any doubts about your background and CV details. If the question requires a yes/no answer then always try to add a brief piece of valuable information to the answer. For example: "Are you experienced teaching children?" – "Yes. I have 4 years of experience and I think they have been really rewarding".

Hypothetical Questions
– Used by interviewers to assess your problem-solving skills and to make sure you do have enough experience in the field to be able to face day-to-day problems. Of course, reply speed is also assessed.

The best way to face these questions is by having all the required information so you do not give plain, meaningless answers. The best way to gather info is by asking follow-up questions before answering.

Leading Questions
– These questions are assumptive ("So, you have a lot of experience in the Customer Service Area, don´t you?). The idea of leading questions is to get a specific response from the interviewee ("yes, as you can see in my CV, I worked as a receptionist for 7 years and…").

The only way to answer these questions is by not being caught off your guard. That is: Listen carefully and process questions before you answer them. The interviewer may be asking a leading question with a negative emphasis ("it must have been really difficult to get along with your boss as a salesman"). Always go for positive answers.

Multi-Barreled Questions
– They check your reasoning skills. These questions are linked in such way that suddenly what seems to be one question are actually two or three questions about the same topic.

First of all, remember that they are checking your reasoning skills so do not give an answer unless you truly understand the questions. Do not fear to ask the interviewer to either repeat or rephrase his/her question.

Behavioral Questions
– Used by interviewers to check the behavior of candidates. This type of question states that the best way to know what a candidate will do is by knowing what he/she did in a similar situation in the past.

It is important to be completely honest when asked a question about a past experience, interviewers will ask for more and more details and it would be impossible to keep a lie going on. The best way to prepare yourself for these questions is by doing all possible research: What the company wants and what skills are required for the position. Get an Informational Interview to get and insight of the posted position.

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• they will ask for your highest education point, if you have had a felony, if you have a child, and that is all i can think of sorry


• I have been for several interviews in my life and the most common questions I have been asked are What's that stuff on your face and Where are your trousers


• describe urself in one word

Job Interview Questions: What should I say for this in a job interview: How would you keep yourself motivated doing repetitive work?

Its for a job with a holiday company and I'm not quite sure what I'll say if they ask.

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• I would say I realize there are other people depending on me to do my job well, and I would not want to let then down.

Job Interview Questions: Mom speaks little english and has a job interview soon.Job has little requirements but still need advice?

The job only need a high school diploma and a ged. My mom has a bachelors degree so thats not the problem. Problem is she speaks 50/50 English. So is there any tips/advice so she can get the job. Job is for aiding elementary kids in recess and helping them at lunch.

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Mama Mia!

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• She has a bachelors degree so that means she is quite educated enough to figure out that since this is an English speaking country maybe she could try and learn it. It will benefit in the long run.

Job Interview Questions: Is it ok to wear a suit and tie to a job interview?

The interview is for a tour guide job at a local state park. Ideally I would be conducting boat tours if I got the job. I want to look nice, but I don't want to overdress. Thoughts?

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The interview is probably the first time the employer gets to meet with you personally. As a result, you want to give him or her the best visual impression of you that is possible. Wearing a suit and tie will accomplish this.
Wearing a tuxedo would be over dressing.

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• Absolutely. i had a friend who wanted to work at a Auto shop fixing cars and he showed up in his work clothes.he did not get the job beacuse of that.


• OK? I thought it was expected.


• Your supposed to be dressed so that if the job was offered to you on the spot you
  would be ready. Nobody loses out on a job interview dressing up; but that is because
  by removing the coat and tie you could dress down which might be required if you
  were to start that day. Keep a comfortable pair of shoes in your car too


• Is it OK? As a supervisor myself,if you DIDN'T show up dressed like that- and I don't care if the job included scraping bird poop off the side walk. You may not realize it but your future employer is looking at you from head to toe. It is going to cost him/her money to train you and at the same time this person is wondering how are you going to put some coin into his/her pocket.


• I just cringed when I read that. Yes, please wear a suit and tie. All interviews are business formal and should be dressed for properly. Just because lots of people dress down doesn't mean we all have to lower our standards.

Job Interview Questions: What are typical job interview questions?

I recently applied for a job and I am pretty confident I will be granted an interview. I am nervous though because I have never been to a job interview before. My last two jobs I was hired on the spot and only asked minimal questions. What can I expect for this interview and how should I prepare?

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Here is a link with the 50 top questions. There are lots of sites to review if you run a search, but this should get your started. Good luck! :)

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Job Interview Questions: Should i be up front about time off in a job interview?

I've got a couple job interviews in the next couple of days. They are both arts supply related retail positions. Both of them start as part time. Should I be up front about pre-made vacation plans? I have a big family reunion coming up in July and I will need to be out of town for a week. I'm not sure whether or not to say it in the interview.

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Tell them when they actually hire you.

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• Oh absolutely be honest. It would be much worse to get hired and then surprise them. Be up front and tell them exactly how long you will be gone. If you don't get the job because of it, you would have been fired from anyway when you told them you needed a week off.


• Yes. When I or anyone hires you. . . We are not hiring you for a week here and there. When we look at you on paper or in person we see an investment. Investments pay off on an annual basis not weekly/monthly. Although rarely true the assumption often is when you are hired... You were hired for a reason and I / they as a manager are good enough to retain good people for at least a year for our ROi


• I would not tell them until you are discussing your start date ... that type of thing. Basically AFTER you've gotten the offer.
  When they are starting the interview process, they are looking for any reason to cross candidates off the list (these days there are many candidates for each job).
  
  How long do you need to take off? Assume you'll be able to figure it out! It's a part time job, have they already discussed the exact hours / days you'll need to work?
  You should be able to figure out how to fit that into your schedule with other co-workers.
  
  Anyway - at least on the first interview, don't bring up anything potentially negative to have them skip you as a potential employee.


• Yes, be up front about your time off. You have a right to have a life outside of work and I am sure they will understand especially if plans were made way before you started working there.


• I think because it's out a couple of months, I don't think you need to mention it unless they ask. But if they do ask if you have any vacation planned then yes, be honest. Also, if they do NOT ask then you could mention it to them after working for a couple of weeks so they still have time to find somebody to work those hours.

Job Interview Questions: Is it OK to turn someone down for a job interview?

I was recently scheduled for a job interview. I showed up on time, had nothing apparently offensive about my apperance, but was told that I would need to wait 15 minutes due to business. After 30 minutes, I was finally told I would 'be called back'. This has never happened to me before and I consider it highly unprofessional. What do you think?

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You call them to schedule. This will shock 'em! They actually might appreciate your call. I bet you will get the interview. Then decide.

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• This happened to me too. I was called for a second interview, but as soon as I got there, as I was approaching the interviewer, she is like "you cannot do (a certain thing that caused them to drop me)..." They had already made their decision about me before I got there. I was wondering why they called me in the first place.
  I guess they decided they would rather not waste their time since I am already unsuitable. But yes it is highly unprofessional, but I don't think they cared, since I was probably less professional than them (being 1 out of 100 candidates applying daily)


• Something might of came up and they had to deal with it. It's nothing you did, this does sometimes happen, but don't wait for them to call. I would just let it go and keep looking.
  
  You already have a bad impression about the company because the way they treated you, so go with your gut feelings about working for them.
  
  I would suggest to you if they do call again, it's not a bad idea to back for the interview. If anything it gives you better experience in handling your communication skills. You can always turn them down. Good Luck.


• If you had personal contact with someone prior to the interview, you could politely call and ask about what happened. Give them the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps someone got sick or there was an emergency and "telephone style" that's the way the answer came to you.
  
  If you still get the run-around, consider yourself lucky you didn't get hired!


• I personally would not take the job in this case because I agree, its unprofessional. But it also depends on how much you want the job, if its just a small job to pick up a little money then I would find somewhere else. There is always someone looking for work.


• Well, it sounds like something unexpected came up in the office. We're all human, crap happens. Don't take it personally, I'm sure they will apologize when they call to reschedule.


• same thing happened to me i waited 3 hours once, but ya they should apoligize and then you decide if still want the job i turned mine down after that tho


• If it was due to business, there is nothing you can do. Business first.

Job Interview Questions: First Job interview at Boots in the UK? How should I prepare etc?

I have my first job interview for a parttime sales assistant role next week. I'm really nervous and I don't want my nerves to spoil myself because I really need the money.
What kind of questions do they ask? etc

thanks in advance, i'd be very grateful.

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All interviews, no matter for what or where seem to follow a pretty predictable course. Coupe of obvious questions will be - tell me bit about yourself and why do you want this job. Suggest you practice answering these at least so you will have two easy answers at the interview. First impressions are always important and in many cases decide if you get the job or not so dress smart, Clean shoes, washed, scrubed, tidy hair. Sounds picky but that's what expected. Loads of help at www.bestinterviewanswers.com take a look and I hope you get the job. Just practice your answers beforehand. it really helps.

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Job Interview Questions: How many people have been asked to put a presentation together in or for a job interview?

Just wondered how many people have been asked to put a presentation together in a job interview or for a job interview, the job type would also help me with this research.

Many thanks for you time

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I've been the asker - have worked in Human Resources for awhile. Typically the Engineering organizations for which I've worked have been interested in presentations from Graphic Artists, Salespeople, some Design Engineers, Marketeers and Technical Writers.

On the Salespeople and Marketeers have been asked to present dynamic presentations; the others were more of a portfolio discussion. The common successful thread among candidates giving presentations was their preparation; this showed most clearly when the presentation most directly reflected the goals of the employer.

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Job Interview Questions: How do you write a letter after a job interview?

I had a job interview last week at the bank, I personally thought I did a good job on assessment but the interview I kind of worried about since there are too many applicants in one possition.

Can anyone give me at least two or therr sentences to say thank you to the interviewer who interviewed me last week. I sure di appreciate a lot. Thanks in advance.

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First use spell check to make sure that you do not have any spelling errors in the letter. If you do you have wasted your time sending the note.

I prefer to receive a hand written note. I usually skim it so the content can be minimal. Make sure that the note card is professional looking. A monogram is most appropriate. No cute pets, cartoons, etc.

The note should be something along the lines of

Dear Mrs. Jones,

Thank you for taking the time to consider me for the position of bank teller. I am interested in a the position with your bank name and look forward to hearing from you soon.

I found during the interview that your position would be a good fit for me because of my organzational skills and ability to smile broadly when approached by strangers.

Once again, thank you for interviewing me.
Sincerely,
Sally Field

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• Dear X,
  
  It was a pleasure meeting you. Having spoken with you and witnessed your passion for the company, I am confident that this is the right place for me. Thank you for taking the time to see me.
  
  Sincerely,
  X

Job Interview Questions: How does a group job interview work?

I just got a call from Taco Bell and tomorrow I have a group interview. I never heard of those.

Should I still dress as I am going to a regular job interview?
What should I bring?How do those function?

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Always dress professionally for an interview.

Don't fidget or act like your nervous.
In a group interview you are usually with 3-6 other people you usually all sit together and the boss asks everyone the same question one by one. Basically groups interview are a lot easier because it's all done at once instead of being done individually. They also might give you a situation and ask you all as a team to find a solution in which this is your chance to shine, show leadership skills, if someone is shy and not participating ask them their opinion.

Also show up 10 mins Early!

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