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Why Are You Interested in Working for Our Company?
\I am interested in working for your company because I am a customer of your store. As a

customer, I've gotten to know your company well and appreciate your products and the
environment that you've created here in your store. It's important for me to work some place that
I admire, and I know that I would be proud to work here.
How Has School Prepared You For Working at Our Company?

At school, I have to meet daily deadlines, set goals for myself in a variety of subjects
and activities, and accomplish them. I believe these experiences will translate to the
workplace and will prepare me to excel at your company. At school, I also work with my
peers and teachers everyday so I know how to work in teams and with a manager.
I understand the importance of being on time and working within specific blocks of time.
One of the most useful skills I gained from my school experience, was learning how to
plan, execute, and complete quality work within the time period given. I feel my strong
time management skills have prepared for the position you are looking fill.
Why Should We Hire You?

I am eager to be one of your best employees and I hope to work for you for a long
period of time. The experience I will gain here is invaluable and once the summer is
over, I hope we can arrange a schedule that allows me to continue working through out
the school year.
I appreciate the investment your company is preparing to make in me, and I look
forward to learning what your company can teach me, and how I can make an impact.
My achievements in school and my after-school activities show that I am responsible,
trust-worthy, and a quick learner. I know that I can put these skills to good use working
for you at your company.
I am ready to start as soon as you need me and I look forward to working with a team
who shares the same goal as me.
What Do You Think It Takes to be Successful in This Position?

I think like, in most jobs, to succeed in this position I'll have to be hardworking,
responsible, trustworthy, and a good team member.
I feel it is important to believe what I am doing is meaningful and that I can make a
difference. Keeping these two things in mind only motivates me to work harder.
How Would You Describe Your Ability To Work as a Team Member?

I have had many experiences working in a team as a member of my high school athletic
program. As a member of my sports team, I understand what it means to be a part of
something larger than yourself and how to work with a group to accomplish a shared
goal.
What Are Your Salary Expectations?

I know that minimum wage is a common base for many hourly positions, but I feel that I
am capable of contributing more than most to your company and would like to be fairly
compensated.
I did not have any salary expectations when I applied for this job because the job will
not only provide a pay check, it will also give me experience in a field I hope to continue
to pursue and learn more about.
Tell Me About a Major Problem you Recently Handled.

I recently had a school project in which some of my group members did not fulfill their
responsibilities. To resolve the issue, the other group members and I split the remaining
work and accomplishing the task at hand.
Can you tell me something about yourself?

I like to manage people and be involved in interesting projects. I have been working for IBM for the past
six years, but I am looking for a new challenge right now. I like to do sports, especially athletics. I spend
free time with my wife and kids.
Why did you apply for this job?

I really like the job description and the working duties on this position. I believe to be a perfect match for
the job and a potential asset for your team. Thats why I submitted my application. I have similar working
experience too
I decided to apply because I really like the vision of your company and the career growth possibilities. I
can use my full potential at this position and help your company to grow and prosper.
Can you tell me something about your education?

I have studied at ABC University. I acquired knowledge of statistics, project management and process
management. I was active during my studies and took part in practical projects and courses too. Overall
my studies were pretty practical and I believe to be ready for job of a project manager.
Why should we hire you?

I have a relevant experience and I am strongly motivated to work for your company, as it has always been
my dream to work there.
I fulfill all the job requirements. However, I am sure some other applicants do fulfill it too. But I am a nice
guy and always try to create a good atmosphere on the workplace. This helps, especially nowadays,
when people are stressed and negative about everything.
I believe that I bring success with me. All the companies where I worked were prospering. It is good to
have such a worker in your team, isnt it?
What are your strengths?

I am very responsible and always accomplish all my duties on time.
I am pretty organized, what is strongly reflected in a quality of my work.
I have good communication skills. I believe that communication skills are crucial in every job, but
especially in this one.
What are your weaknesses?

I am not very patient. Thats obviously bad. But I am working on it every day, trying to control myself and
be more tolerant to the others. Its not easy, but I definitely made good progress in recent years.
Sometimes I struggle to concentrate in job. However, I practice every day and my concentration has
improved over the years. I try to eliminate other thoughts and focus purely on my job.
I trust people too much. It is nice to live with such feelings, but it caused me many troubles in the past.
However, as I am getting older, I can much better distinguish friends from foes.
What are your biggest achievements so far?

I became a better person over the years. I learned to listen to the others and see the good in people. I
consider this as the biggest achievement of my life.
What are your goals in five years horizon?

My goal is to become a better manager and to help my employer to achieve exceptional results as a
company.
I want to start a family and have a good job. Thats all I want. I believe that your company is a right place
to start realizing my goals.
I would like to have a really good job in five years time. However, I understand that firstly I need to learn
a lot and I believe that this position is a perfect start for me.
What characterize a good boss/ colleague from your point of view?

I can get along with everyone. All I want to be sure about when it comes to my boss and colleagues is
that they are qualified for the job we do. When I see the level of proficiency in this interview, I am sure
they are.
There is nothing like an ideal boss for me. I simply focus on my job and duties and try to avoid any
conflicts with other employees. We are all different and I respect the individuality of each human being.
What motivates you? / How do you motivate the others?

Meaningful purpose of this job is very motivating for me. I would be proud to have this job and I would
work hard to become a better teacher every day.
I simply love to work with people. If I was not strongly motivated to do this job, I would never apply for it. I
could not work for money only.
What are the next steps of interviewing process?
Can you tell me something more about the working environment?
How would you evaluate your ability to deal with conflict?

I believe I am quite good at handling conflict. Working in retail and in the residence halls required that I make
unpopular decisions at times, whether it was terminating an associate or taking judicial action on a resident. Often
the person in conflict with me would be upset and sometimes physically outraged. I would always make sure that I
fully explained the situation, the policies behind my decision, and why those policies exist. Usually by the end of
the conversation, the person could see the other side of the situation.
What do you expect to be doing in five years?
Sample excellent response:
Although it is hard to predict the future, I sincerely believe that I will become a very good financial consultant. I
believe that my abilities will allow me to excel to the point that I can seek other opportunities as a portfolio
manager (the next step) and possibly even higher. My ultimate goal continues to be -- and will always be -- to be
the best at whatever level I am working at within Charles Schwab's corporate structure.
What were your reasons for selecting your college or university?
My college has always had a reputation as having an excellent accounting department, so I knew that if I enrolled
there, I would achieve first-class preparation for my chosen career field. It is also a highly accredited school known
for satisfying employers with the preparation of its graduates -- that's why companies like yours recruit at my
school -- the school produces top graduates.
If you could change or improve anything about your college, what would it be?
My major department had a wonderful internship program, and I completed three valuable internships with my
department's guidance. Some other departments in the business school don't have internship programs that are as
strong as my department's. I'd like to see all the departments have strong internship programs so all my school's
business grads would have the same opportunities that I had.
Are you the type of student for whom conducting independent research has been a positive experience?
Yes, I love it. I thoroughly enjoyed my senior research in college while many others in my class were miserable. I
was never tired of learning more about my topic and found it exhilarating to be researching something that had
not been studied before.
Describe the type of professor that has created the most beneficial learning experience for you.
My favorite professors were the ones who gave me hands-on learning experiences that I can apply to my career.
Any person can make you memorize the quadratic equation, but someone who can show you how to use it, and
why, were the professors I liked. I liked teachers who realized that sometimes there is more then one answer and
everyone thinks differently.
Do you think that your grades are a indication of your academic achievement?
I have focused much of my energy on work and obtaining real-world experience. I commend my classmates who
have earned high GPAs, but I also feel it's important to be well-rounded. In addition to work experience, I
participated in sports and extracurricular activities in school. These activities taught me leadership,
communication, and teamwork skills. Sometimes my heavy load has not allowed me to keep up with some of my
studies, but I have learned an enormous amount that I can apply in my future industry. As you will discover if you
talk to my supervisors, my ability to work effectively much more reflects my future potential than does my GPA.
What plans do you have for continued study? An advanced degree?
I plan to continue my education for the rest of my life. In any technology-related field, keeping up to date through
continuing education is of the utmost importance. Continuing education can include on-the-job training, courses
sponsored by the employer, and courses taken in new technologies as they emerge. I plan to be not only a career
employee but a career student so that I can be the best information systems analyst I can be. I will ensure,
however, that any education I pursue not only doesn't interfere with my job or the company's policies, but will
enhance my value as an employee.
Before you can make a productive contribution to the company, what degree of training do you feel you will
require?
My background has been focused on preparing me for the financial-consulting industry, so I can be productive right
away. I already have obtained the educational credentials and skills to allow me to become an immediate asset to
Wells Fargo. After interning for a semester, I am well aware of the shared beliefs of the organization and its
corporate values. I already have a very good working knowledge of the financial-consulting business. I am
confident of my ability to get up to speed quickly in any assignment with which I'm not familiar.
Why did you decide to seek a position in this field?
I want to work in the marketing and PR industry because ever since I took my first marketing course in college, I
have felt very passionate toward the industry and cannot imagine myself doing anything else.
To what extent would you be willing to travel for the job?
I am more than willing to travel. I understand the importance of going above and beyond the call of duty to satisfy
customer requests is sometimes required and that Merrill Lynch's customer-focus belief means that travel is
expected in some circumstances. I am willing to make this commitment to do whatever it takes to develop that
long-term relationship with a small business or client. It is only through this relationship that loyalty can be
maintained and financial gains and growth can occur for both the client and Merrill Lynch. It is my understanding
from other financial consultants that I have interviewed at Merrill Lynch that this occurs maybe one or two times a
month.
Which is more important to you, the job itself or your salary?
A salary commensurate with my experience and skills is important, but it's only one piece of the package. Many
other elements go into making up a compensation package, but more importantly, it's critical to me to enjoy what
I'm doing, fit into the corporate culture, and feel I'm making a genuine contribution.
What level of compensation would it take to make you happy?
I am not depending on money to make me happy. What makes me happy is having a satisfying job that provides
challenge and new situations daily.
Tell me about the salary range you're seeking.
I am sure that I am the candidate you are looking for. If you feel the same, then I'm sure your offer will be fair and
commensurate with the value I can bring the company.

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Why Are You Interested in Working for Our Company?

\I am interested in working for your company because I am a customer of your store. As a

How Has School Prepared You For Working at Our Company?

Why Should We Hire You?

What Do You Think It Takes to be Successful in This Position?

How Would You Describe Your Ability To Work as a Team Member?

What Are Your Salary Expectations?

Tell Me About a Major Problem you Recently Handled.

Can you tell me something about yourself?

Why did you apply for this job?

Can you tell me something about your education?

Why should we hire you?

What are your strengths?

I am pretty organized, what is strongly reflected in a quality of my work.

What are your weaknesses?

What are your biggest achievements so far?

What are your goals in five years horizon?

What characterize a good boss/ colleague from your point of view?

What motivates you? / How do you motivate the others?

What are the next steps of interviewing process?

Can you tell me something more about the working environment?

How would you evaluate your ability to deal with conflict?

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