Write an answer for each question below and practice responding to these questions and any others you think an interviewer may ask. There are many internet resources that you can find that list common interview questions. Aim to answer each question in under two minutes. Once you feel prepared, ask a friend, family member, instructor, counselor, or teacher to ask you these questions and any others they think might come up in your interview. Practice answering—from memory—in a calm and collected manner.

Self-description

1. “Tell me a little about yourself.”

Strengths & Weaknesses

1. “What is your biggest strength?”
2. “Tell me two of your weaknesses and how you compensate for them.”

Future/Commitment

1. “Where do you see yourself in five years?”
2. “Where do you see yourself in ten years?”

Work ethic/work personality

1. “What prior experience do you have that would relate to this position?”
2. “What would you do if a big project was coming due the next day and it is not finished?”
3. “How do you handle deadlines and meeting them? Give me an example.”
4. “Can you give me an example of what you did when you had to deal with an extremely angry customer on the phone?â€?

Biggest Accomplishment

1. “What would you say is your biggest accomplishment and why?”
2. “What is your biggest accomplishment and how did you accomplish this task?”

Ethics

1. “If you found out another employee was stealing or lying about their hours, what would you do?”
2. “If a customer mistakenly gave you a $20 bill instead of a single, how would you handle this matter?”

Psychology

1. “If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be and why?”
2. “If you could be any animal, what animal would you be and why?”

Fun/Leisure

1. “What is a hobby or leisure activity that you participate in?”
2. “Do you participate in any charities or volunteer work? If so, what?”

Any Questions?

1. “Do you have any questions for me?”