Top Interview Questions And Answers

Question 1

The interviewer asks you, “Tell me about yourself.” Which of these is the best answer?

Accepted Answer

“I’m highly interested in helping others and have been able to do so through fundraising. I have been volunteering with American Red Cross for the past two years and have learned many useful skills about organizing fundraisers. I think my experiences have prepared me to be a great Fundraising Coordinator.”

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“I was born in Oregon and moved to the East Coast with my family when I was twelve. After graduating from high school, I attended college and worked a couple of part-time jobs.”

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“I’m a pretty outgoing person with an open personality. I love meeting other people and visiting new places. One of my favorite things to do is spend time with friends. I also like to travel. Last summer, I took a trip to Europe with a couple of buddies. We had a great time.”

Question 2

You’re asked a really difficult question. You don’t know the answer off the top of your head, so you:

Accepted Answer

take a deep breath and think of an answer while paraphrasing the question.

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answer, “That’s a tough question. I’m really not sure.”

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say the first thing that comes to mind.

Question 3

Which of the following is okay to do at an interview?

Accepted Answer

Ask your employer questions.

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Answer your cellphone.

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Be a few minutes late.

Question 4

You’re asked what your biggest weakness is. How do you answer?

Accepted Answer

“I can sometimes be disorganized. I have been trying to become more organized by creating a calendar for myself and categorizing things in folders. So far, these methods seem to be working.

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“I don’t have one.”

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“I’m a perfectionist. As a result, I often work very hard, perhaps even too hard. I’m usually at the office for more hours than the average employee.”

Question 5

Which of these things should you bring to an interview?

Accepted Answer

Both

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Copies of your resume

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A list of references

Question 6

How early should you arrive to the interview?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

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30 minutes

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1 minute

Question 7

Your interviewer asks you what you think about your previous boss. You didn’t get along with your previous boss. You answer:

Accepted Answer

“He was a great leader and really kept the team focused and on-task.”

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“He was alright, but we weren’t that close.”

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“We didn’t exactly get along because he made a lot of impossible demands and was constantly on the phone.”

Question 8

The secretary who greets you prior to your interview:

Accepted Answer

will probably be asked his opinion of you by the employer after you leave.

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is only being friendly because it’s his job.

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is the person you should go to if your interviewer is a few minutes late, if you need a cup of water, or if you think the room is too cold.

Question 9

Which one of these things should you always try to do during an interview?

Accepted Answer

Ask your interviewer(s) for their business card and\/or contact information at the end.

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Inquire about your salary.

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Smile and nod at everything the interviewer says.

Question 10

Thank-you notes are:

Accepted Answer

something that should be sent within 48 hours of the interview.

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not necessary to send.

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necessary only if you think your interview went well.