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KEEP IN TOUCH:
PREPARING

FOR EMPLOYMENT

Discuss these common interview questions with your son / daughter.
Perhaps you could practice a role play activity with them, so they
get used to answering a variety of interview questions.

Common interview questions:

Tell me about yourself!
Do not recount your life story. A short summary that highlights your
top achievements and relevant experience. Don’t forget your
work experience and hobbies. Let them know how your studies
have prepared you for this role. Your CV’s personal profile is a

great place to start.
Why should we hire you?
Take this chance to show off your strengths. Study the job
description and then think of examples from your education,

after school activities and work experience.

What are your weaknesses?
Keep your answer positive and upbeat. Acknowledge where
you’re short on skills but describe what you’re doing to build on

your strengths.
Why do you w ant this job?
Do your homework for this one – browse the company’s website.
Take time to find out what the business does, how and where
they do it and what they stand for, then explain how your own

career aims and personality are a perfect fit.
Give me an example of when you...
dealt with a difficult customer, used initiative, turned a negative
into a positive. You can’t predict exactly what you’ll be asked,
but you’ll find some valuable clues in the job description. Look to

your CV and prepare some ready-made responses.

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