How would you describe yourself? |
What interests you about this position? |
Why did you choose this career? |
Explain what you did in your last job. |
Why did you leave your last job? |
Can you explain this gap in your employment history? |
What do you see yourself doing five years from now? |
Do you prefer working alone or in teams? |
How do you work under pressure? |
What are you expectations regarding promotions and salary increases? |
What are your long-term career objectives? |
Describe the best boss you ever had. |
Why should we hire you? |
What qualifications do you have that would make you successful in this position? |
Have you ever been fired or forced to resign? |
Do you consider yourself a leader? |
Mrs. Jones works at the Seaside Restaurant and is interviewing James for a waiter position. |
Mrs. Jones:
Hello. Nice to meet you. |
James:
Hello. Yes, it’s nice to meet you too. |
Mrs. Jones:
Well, James, I have looked at your résumé and I wanted to ask you a few questions. |
James:
Yes, of course. |
Mrs. Jones:
Please explain what you did in your last job and why you left. |
James:
I was working at Sam’s Deli preparing sandwiches and other food orders for customers. I really enjoyed preparing the food, but what I liked most was the direct contact with the customers. When the summer season ended, my boss didn’t need as much staff. Now I am looking for a position serving customers as a waiter. |
Mrs. Jones:
Did you serve people at tables at Sam’s Deli or only prepare the food? |
James:
Sometimes when we were short on wait staff I would serve customers at the tables. |
Mrs. Jones:
What would your last boss say about you? |
James:
I think he would say that I was a very hard worker, responsible and very friendly with everyone at the Deli. |
Mrs. Jones:
You also worked at a bakery a few summers ago. Tell me about that. |
James:
Yes, I worked two summers in a row at the bakery. I had direct contact with the customers all day and I really enjoyed it. |
Mrs. Jones:
What about your studies? Are you still in school? |
James:
Yes, this coming year will be my last year at university. I’m finishing my degree in Marketing. |
Mrs. Jones:
That’s an interesting field. What hours are you available during the week and on the weekends? |
James:
Starting on the 15th, I will be studying Monday to Friday in the mornings from 9:00 to 2:00 and I will be available to work anytime after 2:00. On Saturdays and Sundays I am available all day. |
Mrs. Jones:
Good, we mostly need waiters for the dinner shift. |
Mrs. Jones:
Tell me why you think I should hire you for this position. |
James:
I am a very responsible and hard-working person and I have really good customer service skills. I think I am a very friendly person and the customers will be happy with my service. |
Mrs. Jones:
Well, it was great to meet you and I will be in touch in the next week about this position, ok? |
James:
Yes, okay. Thank you very much. |