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Answer the following job questions.

Can you tell me a little about yourself?
Why do you want this position?
What do you know about our company?
Why should we hire you?
What are you learning in your classes that will help you succeed in this position?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
What's the accomplishment you feel proudest about?

1 Answer

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1. Mention something that you enjoy doing (don’t include tv or social media. Mention friends and family)
2. I’d like to gain more experience in the work force
3. It depends on the company. Generally say that you know the products fairly well, and are eager to learn the inner workings.
4. List of potential qualities to mention: hard worker, open-minded, works well with others, eager to learn
5. Mention a group project, talk about a tough assignment, talk about a problem that you helped solve.
6. Good strengths to mention: work well with others, fast learner, organized, methodical, dependable, hardworking, good listener.
7. Mention a flaw but spin it in a positive way. Say the flaw, then tell them what you’re doing to counteract it. For example: I have ADD, so I struggle with short term memory. To counteract this, I carry around a small notebook to jot down tasks.
8. List anything! Maybe you won a competition, trained a dog, saved someone. Maybe you wrote something or you’re a good singer.
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