Mock Interview Questions

Name: Caylinn Stoney

Date of Interview: April 24th, 2017
Position interviewing for: Nurse

Top 15 Questions You Might Be Asked

All interview questions are really the same question: Why should we hire you? Your task
is to answer them in a way that convinces the potential employer that you are the right
person for the job.

1. Tell me about yourself. This question is often used to break the ice. The important thing to
remember is to keep the answer brief and make sure that it relates to the job. I am a recent graduate
of Holt High School. During my time there I enrolled in classes such as human physiology/anatomy
and human genetics to further my knowledge. These classes not only enhanced my knowledge, they
enhanced my people skills.

2. Tell me about your education. Even though your resume includes this information, some employers
like to learn more. Remember to mention any classes, seminars, workshops, and on-the-job training
you've attended that support your job goals. During my capstone class we had nurses come in twice
during our 2nd semester and tell us about their journey and give us advice.

3. Why have you chosen this particular field? Answer this question in a way that illustrates your
enthusiasm for and dedication to your career. I have chosen this field because I deeply enjoy helping
people, and care for people.

4. Why are you interested in working for this company? How do you think you will fit into this
operation? State the positive things that you have learned about the company and how they fit with
your career goals. This shows the employer that you cared enough about the interview to prepare for
it. I am interested in working for this company for because they give so much back to the community.

5. How do others describe you? This is another way of asking "How do you think you will fit in?" You
can prepare for this question before the interview by asking friends and/or people you have worked
with how they would describe you. Others describe me as caring and as one who listens and puts
others before myself.

6. What are your strengths? Or, if you were hired, what ideas/talents could you contribute to the
position or our company? These questions give you an opportunity to sell yourself as the best
candidate for the job. Be sure to show how your strengths could be used on the job and could benefit
the company. Some of my strengths include being organized, hardworking and positive attitude.

7. Give an example of how you solved a problem in the past. It is important to be able to show the
process that you go through when presented with a problem. State the problem and describe the
steps that you followed to reach the solution. A time I solved a problem was when I worked on the
Pop-Up Pantry. This pantry was a type of food bank located at the holt high school for all high school
students. Three other girls and myself built and organized this pantry from the ground up. As a the
group we had to overcome many obstacles, such as when the we had people who weren't high
school students trying to come and get food and legally by law we could not ask for identification. We
 solved this problem by being asking for a teacher's business card or a note from a teacher with a
signature or even a student ID. This was legal for us to ask for an allowed us to sort out the people
who were holt students and who were not holt students.

8. What do you consider the most important idea you contributed or your most noteworthy
accomplishment in your last job? Give examples of ways in which you saved the company time or
money or developed an office procedure that improved efficiency. During my time with the Pop-Up
Pantry I created survey sheets to have the clients fill out this helped us better our program to give
back to them. In addition I created spread sheets to have the clients fill out, as they took items off the
shelves they checked it off the sheet. This helped us save time going through our inventory.

9. Give an example of a time you showed leadership and initiative. Even if you haven't had the title
of lead worker, supervisor, or manager, give examples of when you recognized a job that needed to
be done and you did it. A time I showed leadership is when I taught a youth 4H class about how to
show their horses at fair.

10. Give an example of a time you were able to contribute to a team project.If your work experience
did not involve working on a team, use examples of teamwork from other aspects of your life, such as
family projects or community activities. A time I was able to contribute to a team project was during
fair, the girls in my 4H group rebuilt a tractor and I got to be a part of that experience.

11. What is your major weakness? Answer this is a positive manner by showing how you overcame a
specific weakness. For example, "In the past, it was difficult for me to accept criticism from my peers.
I have learned to value and solicit this input, however, and it has improved my job performance. My
major weakness is that I am an over perfectionist.

12. Describe your best/worst boss. Be careful not to present a negative picture of any past employers.
If given a choice, always talk about your best boss. If pressed to describe the worst boss, pick a
work-related characteristic that can be stated in a positive way. For example, "I had a supervisor who
was vague when issuing assignments. I learned to ask questions so that I knew what was expected."
I have never had a boss before this would be my first job.

13. In a job, what interests you the most/least? Use this question to demonstrate how well you would
fit the job being discussed. When discussing what you are least interested in, try to demonstrate a
positive attitude. In a job I am most interested in building new relationships.

14. What have you done to develop or change in the last few years? Use this question to show that
you are willing to be challenged and to improve. Employers are looking for people who are willing to
continue learning. Talk about formal and informal educational opportunities that you have pursued.
Mention books and periodicals you have read that are related to your field of interest. To develop in
the last few years I have taken leadership classes.

15. Where do you see yourself in three years? Telling the interviewer, "In your job!" is not a good idea.
Instead, indicate that you hope to acquire sufficient skills and knowledge within that time to make a
positive contribution to the company. In three year I see myself working for this company.

Questions You Could Ask About the Job

What are the responsibilities of this position?
How would you describe an average day on this job?
How well defined is the job? Is there a written job description?
 Can the duties of the job be expanded or changed?
What is the history of the position? Why is it vacant?
How will I be evaluated, and in what time frames? What performance standards will be used?
With whom would I be working? Who would be my supervisor? Whom would I supervise?
As you think about the position, what aspects of this job would you like to see performed better?
What are the key challenges or problems of this position?
Where can I go from here, assuming that I meet or exceed the job's responsibilities?
How would you describe the ideal candidate?

Questions You Could Ask About the Company

What are the company's short- and long-range objectives?
What is the common denominator in your successful employees?
What does the company consider unique about itself?
What are some outside influences that affect company growth?
Where does the company excel? What are its limitations?
What is the department's environment like?

Questions You Could Ask About the Next Step

When will a decision be made about this position?
What is the next step in the decision-making process?