Job interview

A job seeker says: "I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania."

The question was:

• What did you study?

• Where did you study?

• How many years did you study in Philadelphia.

A job seeker says: " I worked at XYZ for 20 years."

The question was:

• What was your salary at XYZ Company?

• When did you graduate from college?

• How many years did you work for XYZ Company?

A job seeker says: "I answered telephones and scheduled appointments."

The question was:

• What are your hobbies?

• When did you begin working at ABC Company?

• What were your job duties and responsibilities?

A job seeker says: "I can start next week."

The question was: 

• Where do you live?

• When did you move to this city?

• When can you begin working?

A job seeker says: "My manager at ABC Company was Robert Evans."

The question was:

• Why did you leave your last job?

• Who was the one responsible in your area?

• How did you learn about the job?

Question: "What is your biggest strength?"

• “I really like the kind of work this company does. I think it would be a great match for my skills and experience.”

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  “I am really organized. I enjoy planning projects and schedules."

• “In my last job an employee suddenly left the company. So I had to do many of her tasks until the company found someone to replace her.”

• “I learned that clear communication between employees in a company is so important.”

• “Yes I do, thanks. Are there any opportunities for professional development in this job?”

Question: "Tell me about a challenge you faced."

• “I really like the kind of work this company does. I think it would be a great match for my skills and experience.”

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  “I am really organized. I enjoy planning projects and schedules."

• “In my last job an employee suddenly left the company. So I had to do many of her tasks until the company found someone to replace her.”

• “I learned that clear communication between employees in a company is so important.”

• “Yes I do, thanks. Are there any opportunities for professional development in this job?”

Question: "Do you have any questions for me?"

• “I really like the kind of work this company does. I think it would be a great match for my skills and experience.”

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  “I am really organized. I enjoy planning projects and schedules."

• “In my last job an employee suddenly left the company. So I had to do many of her tasks until the company found someone to replace her.”

• “I learned that clear communication between employees in a company is so important.”

• “Yes I do, thanks. Are there any opportunities for professional development in this job?”

Question: "What did you learn from working at X Company?"

• “I really like the kind of work this company does. I think it would be a great match for my skills and experience.”

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  “I am really organized. I enjoy planning projects and schedules."

• “In my last job an employee suddenly left the company. So I had to do many of her tasks until the company found someone to replace her.”

• “I learned that clear communication between employees in a company is so important.”

• “Yes I do, thanks. Are there any opportunities for professional development in this job?”

Question: "Why do you want to work at this company?"

• “I really like the kind of work this company does. I think it would be a great match for my skills and experience.”

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  “I am really organized. I enjoy planning projects and schedules."

• “In my last job an employee suddenly left the company. So I had to do many of her tasks until the company found someone to replace her.”

• “I learned that clear communication between employees in a company is so important.”

• “Yes I do, thanks. Are there any opportunities for professional development in this job?”