Also what are the best ways to answer these trick questions? ( I have no job experience and I’ve never had a job interview)
A lot of the questions may ask be phrased like you have had previous work experience. They may say, "Tell me about a work experience when…" But you can just use examples of when you were a student, experiences during projects, volunteer work. Just use your life experiences.
One of the most common "trick questions" you will be asked will be to tell them about one of your weaknesses. The worst thing you can do is to say that you don’t have one, or that you can’t think of one. Everybody has a weakness, and we have enough that you should be able to list many (but don’t list more than one.) Be honest, but don’t tell them about a weakness that will stop them from hiring you. Don’t tell them you have a hard time being punctual, don’t tell them you can’t work as a team, don’t tell them you have problems with authority. Those things will NOT get you the job.
What should you say? Tell them something that you can make adjustments for. This would be my answer. "I have a hard time remembering things. So I am sure to carry a small notepad with me. Not only to meetings, but everywhere. I do this so if somebody asks me about something, or gives me some additional instructions when I see them in the hallway, I can make note right then and not forget them before I get back to my desk."
Another tricky question that is often asked is to explain about a confrontation you had at work and how you dealt with it. This isn’t too bad. Just be sure to give them a situation when you handled things well.
Another one might be to give them an example of when you made a mistake and what you learned from it. Again, don’t BS them. Everybody has made mistakes; just don’t give them an example of something really bad. My example would probably be something about communication. I used to have poor communication skills. When I was a new supervisor, I thought everybody understood what they I expected from them. So when I gave somebody instructions I never explained in detail and never asked if they had questions. I wasn’t mean, if they did ask I would explain. But they sort of had to “hunt me down” to ask for clarification. I learned a lot those first couple of years. Now I make sure I explain in detail, watch their body language (you can see if somebody looks confused) and ask if they have questions.
Another question might be “What would you do if you didn’t agree with your instructions from your supervisor.” This is a really tricky question because you don’t really know what the instructions. My answer would be something like, “I have always let me supervisor know if I don’t agree with him/her. I am never disrespectful, but I do often like to offer alternative ways of doing things. But I also understand that my supervisor makes the final decision. If I have offered suggestions, and the supervisor still wants thing done that way, then I will follow those instructions. With the exception of doing anything illegal.” This answer may be a turn off for some employers who do NOT want other opinions, but I really don’t care to work in those types of places. So for me, if it’s a turn off to them, then I wouldn’t be happy there anyway.
I also suggest just searching for "interview questions" on the internet. You will find lots of questions and the more you go over and think about an answer, the better prepared and more comfortable you will be.
I just had a job interview yesterday, and he said he had a few more interviews to do. I wanted to call to thank him, and express my interest for the job today, but I didn’t want to seem to overly anxious either. Should I wait till Monday? It is a weekend away…
I just remembered too! Monday is a holiday, so I’d have to call Tuesday!
Thanks guys!
About 5 days is the average to call back Tuesday or Wednsday is good
The job entails wearing scrubs on a daily basis, so obviously I won’t wear scrubs to an interview, but what should I wear? I have been told that a black blazer and black pants with a collared shirt would fit any job interview but I sort of think that its too corporate for this type of job position, am I wrong? Should I go with the Black/White/Black look? What should I wear? Are wearing colors bad?
Do I have to wear the blazer jacket?
wear black slacks and a smock
I am a teenager, I am 17 and a half. I am applying for my first job and have applied at fast food restaurants so far. I have applied at Taco Bell and McDonalds and will be applying at Papa Murphys and maybe Dominos, Wendys and Zantigo. I do not know what they ask at the interview and what is the best way to answer the most common interview questions. Please help!
Thanks so much!
Pretty much what skills you have, and theyll ask to tell them a bit about yourself, what you would like to be doing 5 years from now.
If you know anything about the company, if you can work under pressure, your strenghts and weakness.
Just be honest, and not nervous
How to Answer Ten More Tricky Questions you May be Asked in a Job Interview (Part 8 of 10)
Q70 - Are you willing to meet very high standards of performance? This question probes your attitude to see if you think you are an excellent performer. Very high standards sounds a little scary, but remember these terms are relative, and until you get on the job you may not even know how high they mean. You should answer yes to this question .
Q71 - Which are the best and worst bosses you have ever had & why? Here is more probing to determine if you get along well with your superiors. The best answer you can give here is that you’ve always gotten along with all your bosses and never really had a “bad” boss. Always be positive when answering this one as well as any questions about what you think for the companies where you have worked. Any negatives in this area can only hurt you.
Q72 - What is the most interesting and the least interesting work you have done? This is another question designed to probe into your preferences about work areas. A positive answer, as usual would be helpful.
Q73 - Have you ever had a job you really didn’t like? Another loaded question here and it should be handled with caution. If you didn’t like a particular job because it wasn’t stimulating, was boring, or didn’t bring out your real talents, you can mention these bur put a positive slant on it. Anything negative about the people involved in these jobs should be avoided.
Q74 - What did you do during the gap in employment between your last job and the one before? Interviewers pick up on any gaps in employment so be prepared for this one if you have any gaps.
Q75 - What is your Social Security Number? This will always be asked at some time, so should either have it memorized or have your card with you.
Q76 - How do you feel about working with minorities? Asking this question may be illegal, but you should in most cases answer that you try to avoid any prejudices and treat all people alike.
Q77 - Do you have references I can check? Be prepared with names, addresses & phone numbers on your references. You should always ask people for permission to use them as a reference before you do so.
Q78 - Do you have any direct work experience in this job area? Handle this question by outlining your accomplishments in specific areas related to the job you are seeking. Always use concrete examples where possible as these are more credible than generalities.
Q79 - How do you feel about working for a woman? Common sense should tell you the answer is that you have no qualms whatever.
For more answers to questions, watch for part 9 of 10 in this series of articles.
Good luck at your next interview!.
F. Claude Ernhart
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I have a job interview at 2pm today, im 17 and it is an interview for a ‘Love Coffee’ cafe. What should I wear, how should I present myself, and what should i say, has anyone ever had a job like this before? I need help I have never been for a job interview before except for when i new i already had the job coz it was my dads friend. HELP! Please, I really need this job and have no idea what to say or do or wear.
birthday suit
I am going to be working in a grocery store in New York, and I’m 14, what should i be wearing to the job interview? What do i bring to the job interview? Anything else i need to know? This will be my first interview for a job, so i need to know what will happen throughout the entire interview.
Rule of thumb is for an interview, you dress one level up then what you would normally wear at work. So take a look at what people usually wear there. If you are a guy, a collar button up shirt and khakis would suffice. Since you’re only 14, I’d bring your birth certificate and social security card as two forms of identification.
They will just ask you simple questions to get to know you better and decide if you’d make a good employee, just be honest, I’m sure they know it’s your first job and it will be fine
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