preparing fOr the interview..

Questions to ask yourself

Your Qualifications:

• What qualifications do you have that relate to the position?

• What skills or abilities have you developed recently?

• What are some examples from a previous job where you've shown initiative?

• What have been your greatest accomplishments?

• What is important to you in a job?

• What motivates you in your work?

• What qualities do you find important in a manager or a coworker?

Your Career Goals:

• What would you like to be doing five years from now?

• How will you judge yourself to be a success? How will you achieve success?

• What type of position are you interested in?

• How will this job fit in your career plans?

• What do you expect from this job?

• When can you start?

Your Work Experience:

• What have you learned from your past jobs?

• What are/were your major responsibilities?

• What specific skills used in previous jobs relate to this position?

• How does your previous experience relate to this position?

• What did you like most/least about your last job?

Your Education:

• How has your education prepared you for this position?

• What were your favorite classes/activities at school?

• Why did you choose your major?

• Do you plan to continue your education?