"Practice makes perfect"--truly applies to the interview process. It is important to be prepared to present yourself professionally to the employer representative during your interview. An experienced interviewer can tell you are "winging" the interview the moment you begin speaking. The interview is not the time to be thinking up answers to the interview questions. Practice, practice, practice and by the time you do interview it will be second nature to you.
The following practice interview is general and can be used for all majors and types of positions. Ask yourself the question and then respond out loud. You need to practice answering these questions verbally. Scroll through the questions and try to maintain a "flow" to the interview.
Begin:
Please start by telling me about yourself
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How has your college experience prepared you for this job?
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Why do you feel you are qualified for this job?
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What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
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Tell me about your previous experience
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What have you done that shows initiative and a willingness to work?
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What criteria are you using to evaluate the company for which you hope to
work?
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What are your short range goals? Long range goals?
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What are your strengths?
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What are your weaknesses?
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Why do you want
to work for us?
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What do you think
it takes to be successful in a company like ours?
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Describe your working
style. How do you like to be supervised?
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Please describe
a situation where you demonstrated leadership abilities?
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Are you willing
to relocate? Travel?
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Under what conditions
do you work best?
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In what extra curricular
activities are you involved?
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Describe a problem
you encountered and how you solved it.
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Why should I hire
you?
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Do you have any questions?
How did you do?
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