The Interview

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” …I think the self interview is the essence of creativity, asking yourself questions and trying to find answers.” ~Jim Morrison

I logged on to Facebook this morning, and this quote was at the top of my news feed. A memory from two years ago. Since this is exactly what we’ve been doing in this project – I decided to take the idea and run with it. I had this thought that it might be really interesting if we interviewed ourselves AS IF we were looking to hire someone to BE US.

Initially, I thought it would be a simple list of questions, but then I realized that we’d first need to write a “help wanted” advertisement, which we did in yesterday’s exercise. Now, today, we are interviewing our prospective selves, as if we were applying for the job opportunity we posted yesterday.

So, what questions would you ask someone who is interviewing to BE you in your life? Before I wrote my ad, I went on an online search for employment interview questions, and came up with a lot of generic stuff that bored me to death. After I wrote my ad, I could see how these questions could be answered with the parameters of the ad in mind.

Note: I did include links to the politically correct recommended answers because it occurred to me that this little worksheet might be useful in a real world situation where a person is applying for an actual job.

1. What is your greatest strength?

This is one of the questions that employers almost always ask. When you are asked about your greatest strengths, it’s important to discuss the attributes that will qualify you for the specific job and set you apart from the other candidates. (Recommended answers.)

  • My answer: I love a challenge, and hate to let anyone down or be a disappointment.
  • Your answer:
2. What is your greatest weakness?

Another typical question interviewers will ask is about your weaknesses. Do your best to frame your answers around positive aspects of your skills and abilities as an employee. (Recommended answers.)

  • My answer: Junk food and beer. Provide me with plenty of both, and you’ll have me for life!  (Remember this is based on the help wanted ad I wrote yesterday… LOL)
  • Your answer:
3. Tell me about yourself.

Answer questions about you without giving out too much – or too little – personal information. Start by sharing some of your personal interests which don’t relate directly to work. (Recommended answers.)

  • My answer: I love science fiction, philosophical discussions, and going camping.
  • Your answer:
4. Why should we hire you?

Are you the best candidate for the job? Be prepared to say why. Make your response a concise sales pitch that explains what you have to offer the employer, and why you should get the job. (Recommended answers.)

  • My answer: Because I am actually capable of doing this job, and not many people are. You’re not going to find a more qualified candidate anywhere.
  • Your answer:
5. What are your salary expectations?

What are you looking for in terms of salary? It seems like a simple question, but your answer can knock you out of content for the job if you overprice yourself. (Recommended answer.)

  • My answer: I’ve never been motivated by money, but I would expect there would be enough to provide for my basic needs with enough left over for little luxuries, and lots of fun.
  • Your answer:
6. Why are you leaving or have left your job?

When asked about why you are moving on, stick with the facts, be direct and focus your interview answer on the future, especially if your leaving wasn’t under the best of circumstances. (Recommended answer.)

  • My answer: The woman I am currently working for is a slave driver and not nearly as much fun as I had hoped. 
  • Your answer:
7. Why do you want this job?

This question gives you an opportunity to show the interviewer what you know about the job and the company. Be specific about what makes you a good fit for this role, and mention aspects of the company and position that appeal to you. (Recommended answer.)

  • My answer: It sounds really interesting and not boring at all. It also sounds like it would be a challenge and I love a good challenge. It almost sounds like my dream job. (LOL… really?)
  • Your answer:
8. How do you handle stress and pressure?

What do you do when things don’t go smoothly at work? The best way to respond to this question is to give an example of how you have handled stress in a previous job. (Recommended answer.)

  • My answer: I usually get quiet and just dig in. Bathing insanity dogs can be very stressful, and I have found that if I just bulldog my way through, the day does eventually end. This too shall pass…
  • Your answer:
9. Describe a difficult work situation / project and how you overcame it.

The interviewer wants to know what you do when you face a difficult decision. As with the question about stress, be prepared to share an example of what you did in a tough situation. (Recommended answer.)

  • My answer: Hard question! Usually, I whine and complain, maybe rant for a while, then I ask my family and friends for advice. Eventually, the answer or solution becomes clear.
  • Your answer:
10. What are your goals for the future?

This question is designed to find out if you’re going to stick around or move on as soon as you find a better opportunity. Keep your answer focused on the job and the company you’re interviewing with. (Recommended answer.)

  • My answer: My goals for the future are to have an interesting life filled with fun, laughter, color, light, family, and adventure.
  • Your answer:
Bonus Questions:

Here are some related questions that you may be asked during a job interview that will require some thought to answer. Consider how you’d respond so you’re as prepared as possible to answer the hiring manager’s questions.

  • How do you handle success?
  • How do you handle failure?
  • Do you work well with other people?
  • What can you do better for us than the other applicants?
  • Where do you see yourself in five years?

Source: b the balance

 

One Response to The Interview

  • The last 3 exercises have been so helpful to me… I don’t know if anyone else has done them or not … but I feel much more comfortable in my own shoes now, and I have a much clearer idea of what “works” for me.

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