Name of company, position title and description, dates of employment.
What were your expectations for the job and to what extent were they met?
What were your starting and final levels of compensation?
What were your responsibilities?
What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them?
Which was most / least rewarding?
What was the biggest accomplishment / failure in this position?
What was it like working for your supervisor? What were his strengths and shortcomings?
Who was your best boss and who was the worst?
Why are you leaving your job?
What have you been doing since your last job?
Why were you fired?
Do you take work home with you? How many hours do you normally work?
How would you describe the pace at which you work?
How do you handle stress and pressure?
What motivates you?
What are your salary expectations?
What do you find are the most difficult decisions to make?
Tell me about yourself.
What has been the greatest disappointment in your life?
What are your pet peeves?
What do people most often criticize about you?
When was the last time you were angry? What happened?
If you could relive the last 10 years of your life, what would you do differently?
If the people who know you were asked why you should be hired, what would they say?
Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?
Give some examples of team work.
What type of work environment do you prefer?
How do you evaluate success?
Describe a difficult work situation / project and how you overcame it.
What interests you about this job?
Why do you want this job?
What applicable attributes / experience do you have?
Are you overqualified for this job?
What can you do for this company?
Why should we hire you?
Why are you the best person for the job?
What do you know about this company?
Why do you want to work here?
What challenges are you looking for in a position?
What can you contribute to this company?
Are you willing to travel?
Is there anything I haven't told you about the job or company that you would like to know?
What are you looking for in your next job? What is important to you?
What are your goals for the next five years / ten years?
How do you plan to achieve those goals?
What are your salary requirements - both short-term and long-term?
Likely Interview Questions
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How tough is outside contract furniture sales
ANSWER:
Any type of outside contract sales is going to be difficult and discouraging. You have to be able to accept rejection, and rebound quickly. I have seen many go the route outside furniture sales, but I have seem a good majority of them go the direction of dropshipping through ebay. They found working for themselves and selling on the internet to be easier than the outside sales. If the pay is steady and not high commission, go for it. However, with the economy in the slow cycle, many people are not looking to make large purchases. Hopefully, you live in a growing area.
Why no call backs
QUESTION:
I go to the interviews and the employers seem to like me and say they'll give me a call on such and such date and then they NEVER call! even just a courtesy call would be nice so that i don't waste my whole day hoping for something that won't happen! why is it so hard to get a job? even the minimum wage jobs are really hard to get! and it's not like i'm not a good worker, my past employers loved having me work for them! why won't anyone give me a chance?
ANSWER:
Companies will not go out of their way to hire you; you have to go out of YOUR way to get hired! If they seem to like you, and they are not calling, you need to think outside of the box. Send them a thank you letter and make certain to visit them, by phone or in person, to ask about decision progress. Don’t put the ball in their court; always be persistent. I never was hired for a position that I waited around to get.
1st time job interview for BEBE
QUESTION:
I have a job interview 2morrow for bebe and have never had a job before so i was wondering what they would ask someone with no prior work experience?
ANSWER:
Rather than focusing on work experience, they may ask questions related to the job you are applying. For example, how will you perform well at BeBe? What makes you a good candidate? Why did you apply here? Be ready to defend yourself as to why you applied, and what you look to accomplish while working there. You do not need experience to get the job, but you need to have aspirations to do well within the job they give you. Companies love employees that want to stay within that job for a long period of time, as their churn is high. So, be ready for questions about why you would be a good fit for the job.
What's a decent job where I could start quick
QUESTION:
I'm going to be moving in a month and a half. I could use a little extra money to assist in the move. Not required but it would help a lot. What's a good place I could apply to and likely be accepted right away and start quickly. Some places I was considering was Walmart/Target, BlockBuster/Hollywood video or some fast food place(as a last resort. Never really wanted to work in one of those places, but I could probably stand it for a month)
ANSWER:
The Mobile Solution will have you in a training class the following Monday. They always need people. Tell the recruiter you want to start ASAP. They pay minimum wage, but it is something you can occupy yourself with for the time being and not feel bad about leaving on such short notice.
Are there any legit stay at home jobs
QUESTION:
I am looking to stay at home with my children, I am currently working a part time job but it is in the evenings and my daughter is struggling with her home work and I feel like I really need to be at home in the evenings with her. Also my current employer can not give me day shifts so that is not an option besides I also have a son who is 3 and he is at that age where I feel like I really need to be at home with him and have a routine for my kids. My husband as a good job as a over the road truck operator but he is only home every other weekend so I am kinda on my own to figure out who is taking care of them when I am at work. I like working and for the past 4 years I have been searching for a legit work at home career. All I have found are scams asking for money to start up when they are promising to get you out of debt (that makes no sense to me). I am cetified Administrative Asst. and I have been in management, we make enough to pay bills but we have debts that need to be payed
ANSWER:
If the job is a “work from home” advertisement, more than likely, you will not find it to fill the promises it offered. However, certain companies have positions that allow you to work within the comfort of your own home (the power of the internet). My recommendation is to comb the job ads and see what you can find. You could also think of starting your own business that you can do from home. It could be as simple as stuffing envelopes for political campaigns or some other type of mass mailing. E-commerce is also growing, so that is an option. I would say that the best work from home jobs are ones that you started. Hence, think of a business idea and go for it. Otherwise, you may find yourself back in the office.
How much does the average 26 American Male earn
ANSWER:
The average 26 year old American male, working one job, earns $38,000. You have people earning the upper to mid $30k a year, but they have less experience. The people with a 4 year degree tend to earn in the mid $40k range per year. This type of average will last until 28 years old, which then starts to increase with age.
Does it sound like I got the job at Old Navy
Question:
If, at the end of an interview, the interviewer says they will definitely call you within a few days, does that mean you got the job?I mean, if they weren't sure wouldn't they say they'll get in touch with you IF they're interested?I mean, the way she was talking to me about starting pay and everything made me think that I'm gonna get hired, but she didn't flat out hire me officially on the spot.I'm guessing she'll call me within a couple days and discuss hours and stuff?Or do they tell everyone they'll call them back, even if they don't want to hire them?
Answers:
1. It sounds like you may be one of their top applicants if she said they will definitely call you. They probably have a few others to interview, or will need compare you to some others that interviewed before. Also, where I work they interview you THEN check the references and background checks. That could be why she didn't hire you on the spot if they were planning on it.
2. This does NOT mean you got the job YET. It is a good sign that they started to discuss pay, but they could have other options. My advice is to wait a few days, and call to thank them for their time. So, I am an optimistic person, but do not be over confident. Wish you the best.
Best Buy Retail Sales Job
Best Buy
Retail Sales
The interview process was lengthy and they have you to a drug test. I made about $9 an hour and the hours were decent. I was hired on during the holidays, and busted my butt until they were over to make sure I still had a job. A lot of people were let go, but I managed to stay on with a little less hours. I worked in different departments. They do not urge you to push sales onto to people, so you can help when people want you to help. They seemed to hire people over 18.
Bartending
I did bartending to support myself through college, and ended up paying most of my tuition expenses with the money I made. I worked about 4 nights a week and 2 of those nights were on the weekend. Aside from it taking away from any weekend life you wanted to have, it did help with finances. I am sure if you want to, you can work less. You could probably work 2 nights a week at a decent place and bring home about $320 a week. For a college student with minimal expenses working two nights a week, you really can’t do that much better. The benefits/health insurance may be horrible, but at this age, you should still be covered under your parents healthcare plan. If you start at a local, smaller bar, you do not need any training. Hands on training will do, and the schools that offer bartender school are if you want to go directly to a established, fancy place. Bartending school is also for people if they want to make it a career and want it on a resume. Anyways, figured I would put my two cents in. Bartending, especially for a woman, is a great way to make money while in college or grad school. You could also keep the gig for one night a week while you are working in that first career trying to make ends meet. If you work at a place and you only make $50 bucks a night, look elsewhere.
Bank Teller
PNC Bank
Bank Teller
Pittsburgh, PA
I worked for PNC as a bank teller. This job was pretty decent. I worked 40 hours a week, maximum, and was always inside so I didn’t have to deal with the cold, heat, rain, or travel. The pay was about $10.75 an hour to start, and you were eligible for full benefits. This is a great job for people that want to get involved in the banking industry. A lot of people apply directly for another position with a bank, but there are so many applications for PNC, that they are often looked over. It is not what you know, but who you know. If you are interested in getting involved in finance, this is also another good place start. Anyway, I liked my job and it helped me land another job as an office manager. I just switched because of the pay, and my job is more relaxed now.
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Car Rentals
Enterprise
Car Rentals
There are always positions for enterprise posted on the internet reading, “management training program” or something similar to that phrase. Well here is the deal… it is a good company to work for, and it is not too bad of a job out of college. You will be working over 45 hours a week, and if you want to move up, you are going to have to put in 60 hours. The pay is in the lower 30’s to start, but after 3-5 years, you will be in the mid 50’s. Most people do not make it passed one year, finding other jobs that they are not coped up in small offices like enterprise. The day goes fast since you are usually very busy. On a scale of 1-10, I give this career move a 6. Benefits are there too, and it is a good company to have on your resume.
Real Estate Agent
There have been a lot of people asking about being a real estate agent. We have not had anyone yet give us their personal experience, but we did do research for various links on how much you can earn and the details involved in selling real estate. It seems that most are commission based, and there are larger payments since you shouldn’t expect to sell or purchase more than one house per month. It is rewarding because you are helping buyers and sellers move onto to a new exciting part of their lives. You have to be licensed and have some money to dish out for start up costs. Don’t be surprised if you don’t sell your first house within six months or even a year. This is why some real estate agents start out working two jobs in case they have to rely on another source of income. See below for good links to more info: