| Interview Rehearsal: Entry Level |
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| 1. Instructions |
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It's a good idea to be prepared for the sorts of question you're likely to be asked.
Each of the links above takes you to a common question.
You are then given advice on the best approach to take when answering.
Enter your response to each question in the space provided.
Because it is a very different situation being asked in an interview rather than seeing the questions in front of you,
we offer you alternatively an .
You can go through the questions in any order.
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| 2. Question A |
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You've recently left college.
Tell me about your time there. |
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It's best to concentrate on the study aspect and not too much on the social side -
tales of debauched evenings in the bar or boasting about how many pints you can
sink is probably not what the interviewer is after!
Concentrate on what subjects you studied and any sports or social clubs you may have been a member of.
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| 3. Question B |
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Which were your best subjects at college? |
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You must highlight your achievements and give reasons why and how you attained these results.
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| 4. Question C |
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Which elements of study did you
least enjoy? |
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This is best answered by giving an example and finishing by saying what you have learnt from the experience.
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| 5. Question D |
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Which holiday job did you enjoy
the most and why? |
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Talk about the skills and experience you have gained from previous work and how these could be transferred.
When answering why, you may want to talk about how challenging the job was, or the satisfaction of completing a particular project,
or how you enjoyed being part of a team.
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| 6. Question E |
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What sort of job are you
looking for? |
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Don't fall into the trap of describing your ideal job unless it is the one you are being interviewed for.
Describe the job you are being interviewed for, emphasising the skills you have to do that job.
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| 7. Question F |
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What do you think your
greatest weakness is? |
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Don't worry - everyone has faults!
Be honest, and stress that you are striving to improve yourself.
Mention a weakness and turn it into a strength - for example,
'I am very methodical, which can occasionally make the task slightly longer;
but it means mistakes are avoided, which saves time in the long run.'
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| 8. Question G |
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What do you think your
greatest strength is? |
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Whatever you choose, you must be able to give reasons why and examples of occasions when this has been apparent.
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| If you have any questions or suggestions please email us. Thank you! |
