How do you handle stress and pressure? - Looking for examples; be specific! I.e. I handle stress by confronting it head on., Describe a time when you made a mistake. - The here key is to be honest without placing blame on other people. Explain what you learned from your mistake and what actions you took to ensure it didn’t happen again., Give me an example of a time that you felt you went above and beyond? - The question asks for an example, don’t stop there. What are the results of when you did this? How did you go about doing it? They are trying to understand your thought process and what motivates you., What type of work environment do you prefer? - Think broadly AND about the company that you are interviewing with! What type of work environment do they promote? Team oriented vs. Individual? Quiet vs. Loud? Open to ideas/change vs. Sound in their history?, Tell me about a time when you had a conflict at work How did you handle it? - Conflict is tough! Tough conversations are tough! Do you shy away from them? Address them head on? Do you take people’s feelings into consideration?, What techniques and tools do you use to keep yourself organized? - An employer is trying to get a basic understanding for how you work, and if they will have to manage you or if you can manage yourself. Be specific. Is this a strength?, What three character traits would your friends use to describe you? - Often times when people have to speak on behalf of others, they are more honest and accurate. Questions regarding how others portray you and what they think about you can be more insightful than self-reflection., Have you ever been on a team where someone was not pulling their own weight? How did you handle it? - Do you pick up the slack? Do you say something to that person? Do you gossip or report them to your supervisor? An employer wants to understand how you’re going to interact with others., How would you go about establishing your credibility quickly with the team? - Provide an example! Talk about how you have done this in the past! Think about the company and who you will be working with; what are their expectations?, Please share with us what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and why they’re important. - You will be asked a question related to DEI in every interview. Employers want to know that you grasp the true meaning of each term and that you share a commitment to fostering them in the workplace., Tell me about yourself. - Looking for something creative here! Don’t repeat what’s already on your résumé!, What are three of your strengths, explain? - Be creative and elaborate; provide examples. Bonus for incorporating how your strengths play into the job you're applying for!, What are 3 areas of improvement for you, explain? - Often called weaknesses, but you should refer to them as areas of improvement! We all have them, be vulnerable and honest. Most importantly, be reflective enough to answer how you are addressing and working on your areas of improvement!, What is your greatest achievement? - This can be individual or team based. School, work, or sport related!, Tell me about a challenge or conflict that you have faced and how did you handle it? - Be honest and authentic. It is important to emphasize how you handled it and what were the results that followed!, Do you have any questions? - Always have one to two questions prepared to show you are interested! , Tell me about a time you failed. - Use a real example, but make sure to give an example of how you learned and grew from it., Why do you want to work here? - Even if you just want to make money, give an example of something that you would like about the job or the work place. , Why should I hire you? - Think about reasons that you would be a good hire OVER another person., What do you do in your spare time? - They just want to get to know you! Give 2-3 APPROPRIATE THINGS you like to do., Why have you switched jobs so many times? - Sometimes employers get worried if you move jobs often. It's okay to explain the circumstances that led to your moves, but keep it professional and dont bash previous employers., What is your availability? Are you able to work weekends and evenings? - If you never are willing to work weekends but you are in school all week, that is not going to leave you with many options, so be flexible but realistic when answering this., Are you a team player? - Even if this is something that you struggle with, the answer should be that you are willing to work in a team! Employers want to see that you can try to work with others., Describe your best/worst boss. - if you are asked a question like this, make sure you are being professional. Be honest but don't be rude!, Do you have bad mental health or a disability? - Employers cannot legally ask you this- although they can ask you if you need accommodations. ,

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