NOTE : These are not tailored answers, and should only act as a guideline for you to

begin your preparation. As the blog article said, you need to include Qualities
and support them with examples. (If this is unclear please re-read the tell me about
yourself article on the blog.)

Scenario 1 Genera I Answer (Good For Most Candidates)

I'd describe myself as a hard-working and enthusiastic person who works well with
others and takes a lot of pride in completing tasks both on schedule and at an elite
level.

Further to that, I think the best way for me to describe myself is in a

word: ________ (Quality from your research that aligns with the
company's needs).
Over the last _ _ _ years, my work as a(n) _ _ _ _ _ _ has allowed me
to cultivate this quality through many different experiences.
Specifically, ! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (insert success story from your past that
demonstrates you having the quality listed above).

I believe this experience makes me an ideal candidate for this position and more
importantly, will allow me to achieve the goals you have set for the incoming hire
for this position.
Scenario
2
No Work Experience
Well as you probably saw in my resume, I'm what you might call a "newbie" when it
comes to having a traditional full time job. Having said that, rather than look at that
as a negative, I truly believe that I am a "clean slate" when it comes to my work habits,
meaning I am really looking forward to being molded into the ideal employee for
your company.

More importantly, I feel that my experience in _ _ _ _ _ __

(acadernics/ath/etics/charitab/e work/etc.) will help me carry out the duties required
for this position, as it specifically taught me how to _ _ _ _ _ _ (
ski/I/knowledge/ability). I believe that the high level of achievement that I
demonstrated in this activity shows that when I apply myself to an endeavor I can
be expected to excel, and this is what I plan to do for you if hired for this position.

Scenario
3
Changing Industries
In a nutshell I'm extremely excited to be embarking on a newjourney as I make a
much needed change from _ _ _ _ _ _ (industry 1) to _ _ _ _ _ __
(industry 2). While some might see it as an unorthodox move, I have felt for some
time that my true skills, abilities and (most importantly) passion are best served
aligning with the _______ industry.

Not only that, there are several qualities that I have developed over time that will
be a huge advantage in successfully completing the daily tasks laid out in the job
description, including _ _ _ _ _ _~ - - - - - - - ~ and
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ (3 applicable skills and abilities). Specifically, my work in
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (example from your past that supports the 3 skills) shows
that I have practical experience in applicable tasks and that I can be counted on to
complete these tasks at an elite level.
Scenario
4
Just Graduated
I think the best way to describe myself would be to say that I'm a recent graduate
of_ _ _ _ _ who is eager to apply the knowledge and skills I've learned in a
work environment, specifically in the _ _ _ _ _ industry. I strongly believe
that the high marks I received in _ _ _ _ _ _ exemplify that I have both
a firm knowledge and the skills necessary to be an asset to your company, and
that my free time spent _ _ _ _ _ _ _ shows the hard work and
dedication that I bring to every activity that I set my focus on.

What You Should Do Next:

Congratulations!
Now you're prepared for the dreaded ''tell me about yourself"
interview question.

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questions you could posibly face!

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 NOTE : Here are some more great answers for both the "Why Do You Want To Work Here"
and "Why Do You Want This Job" interview questions.
These are some wonderful responses to model your own answers after, but make sure that you edit
them to highlight your own Qualities (skills and abilities) and experiences.
And remember, tailor tailor tailor! Try to focus your answer around Qualities that are important to
the company you are interviewing with. And be sure to back up any of your Qualities with examples
of you demonstrating the Quality. Good luck!

Examele l! Why Do You Want To Work Here?

"I have to be honest, the reputation your company has as not only a fair employer,
but a leader in workplace education has played a huge part in my decision making
process. When I take a job, I want to make sure that I'll be able to not only do my
absolute best every day but continue to improve as well. I believe in rewarding hard
work and dedication so the idea that I can take a job with a company that will
continue to push me to become even more than I am right now is incredibly exciting."

NOTES
Nicely played there! This answer is great because again it shows that you've done your research.
It also demonstrates that you're in it for the long haul but that you're not content to stay at one
level. A good hiring manager wants to hire employees who are not only dedicated to the work they
do, but who are constantly looking for ways to improve themselves...and the company over all!
 After reading a few articles online about your new CEO, I was really impressed to hear
how she was tackling the environmental issues surrounding manufacturing. I want to
make sure I am working for a company that is not only a leader in the global
marketplace, but does it in an environmentally responsible way.

NOTES
This one is short and sweet. You're not only showing that you've done your
online research, but that you value what the company values and you're also
complimenting their leader. Bonus!

3
ExamP.le Why Do You Want To Work Here?

rJ "I have to be honest before I sent in my resume for the position I reached out to a few
of my friends who already work here and asked them about how they liked theirjobs.
Everyone I spoke to had nothing but positive things to say not only about the company
but about the work environment as well. In fact my good friend who is in the
department I am applying for told me herself that the only reason the position is
available is because the person who was originally filling it was promoted out. A
company that not only has such happy employees, but also promotes from within is a
company I would love to be a part of long term. "

NOTES
Oh wow, we're blushing! What a genuinely sweet thing to say about a company.
Not only does this person demonstrate that they're willing to dig into the
position and the company overall, but that they want to be a part of the culture
surrounding the position.
 "When I saw your ad looking for help with your marketing department I was curious
about what the position would entail. One of the things I love about myjob is
continuing to explore new and emerging technologies and when I saw that your team
is developing apps to help streamline the company client interaction I knew I had to
apply. With my background in programming and computer software I've always been
interested in app building and I look forward to the opportunity to work with a
department actively developing their own program."

This is a great answer because not only does it show that you've done your research
but that you bring a unique set of skills to the table that could be incredibly valuable
to a new area the company is developing.

Why Do You Want This Job?

"I've always had a firm desire to be a part of a company that is in its infancy, so that I'd
be able to help build the company from the ground up and be a part of its history.
Knowing that your firm is currently only a few months old and as you said, has only a
handful of employees, I feel like my personality type would complimentary to the
culture you already have in place. Similarly, I love the plan that you've laid out for career
advancement within your organization because it will allow me to create actionable
goals for both my short and long term future. I plan to use my skills a C+ +
programming expert to help grow this organizations reputation into the most well
respected software company in the industry."

NOTES
This answer works ve,y well because it does two ve,y important things: identifies an
element of the company's culture that is appealing to the applicant (referencing the
size of the company shows an awareness of the culture that will be in place and
acknowledges the applicant has the personality to succeed in that environment) and
more importantly, demonstrates a Quality that the applicant has that will directly add
value to the company (being a C+ + programmer, which was clearly a requirement for
this position).
 DO'S: • Take the time to prepare your answer. You know this question is going to be
asked so there is no excuse not to be ready with a laser-focused answer
• Make a list of the strengths that you have, and then ask a few coworkers or
colleagues to tell you what your strengths are ( and make another list).
Compare the two lists and decide on which strengths you want to put forward
in your answer to this question
• Tailor your answer to the position you are interviewing for. Choose to discuss
strengths that are relevant for the position. Decide if the strengths you came up
with in the previous step apply.
• Carefully analyze the job description to discover the strengths that the company is
interested in and make an effort to project them in your answer.
• Support each strength with concrete examples of you demonstrating that you
have the strength.

DON'TS: • Think you can walk into the interview and "wing" the answer to this question.
Anything less than a perfect answer is a missed opportunity
• Offer up any strengths that are not related to the position you are interviewing
for
• Be too cocky or overconfident
• Stuff your answer with too many strengths, especially strengths that aren't
relevant to the position you are interviewing for
• Think you can be clever and offer up a weakness disguised as a strength
(i.e. being a workaholic or "caring too much")
• Make claims that you can't back up with concrete examples
 I think my biggest strength is that I am an excellent communicator, having always
been able to quickly and easily convey ideas and concepts to others while making
them feel comfortable and unthreatened at the same time. I've found that this has
helped me become an elite sales associate because it allows me to build trust with
my clients, which leads to the exchange of information. This information then helps
me identify the right "buttons to push" and ultimately paves the way to the final sale.
This was most evident in my closing of the X-Tel Wireless deal, where the strong
rapport I built with the CFO lead to a quick and easy close at 25% over asking price.
It's this same communicative style I hope to use to my advantage as Executive Sales
Manager for Turner and Associates.

Scenar.io 2 • ~ ff. d . . ..
App1yIng ,or an o ice a mInIstrator posIt1on

a Being a high-level multitasker has allowed me to quickly advance from being an entry-level
part-time filing assistant to a full-time switchboard operator, and then on to administrative
assistant for the CEO in my last role as Peterson Corp. In being able to balance and fulfill
several tasks at one time, I've become a valuable commodity in the office environment who
is known for being reliable, efficient and composed under the pressure of moving deadlines.
I believe my strength in multitasking will greatly assist me in the position of Office Manager
with JB Holdings and will help facilitate making improvements to the processes you
mentioned in the job description.

Applying for a restaurant manager

a If you took a poll of my last three employers regarding my strengths, i believe they would all
unanimously say that my greatest strength is my versatility. At all three restaurants I was
hired for a single role, and at all three I finished my time having done nearly everyjob in the
restaurant (and been given much more responsibility). I've bussed tables, been a waitress,
been a hostess and a bartender. I've also been a shift manager, and a food and beverage
manager, helping place the food orders for the restaurant and keeping track of budgets.
There is no task that is too small for me, and I take price in being able to be counted on
when my manager sends me. In hiring me to be a manager with the Crystal Lounge and
Bar, you would be hiring someone that is well versed in all aspects of the restaurant
business who can be depended on to get the job done, regardless of how big or small the
job is.
 DO'S: 1. Admit Your Weakness Honestly
• Don't try and outsmart the Hiring Manager...be honest! (See the #3 "Don't"
below to make sure that you don't make the wrong choice though}
2. BUT Demonstrate How You Conquered
• It's ok to admit a weakness if you demonstrate the steps you've gone through to
correct it
• Use a Success Story from your past to show how you conquered your weakness
3. Be Ready For A Follow Up Question
• This question can often be followed up with a question like "How can I be sure your
weakness won't be a detriment to my company?"
• You need to be prepared for any follow up question to be thrown at you

DON'TS: 1. Think You're Perfect

• "I don't really have any weaknesses," is not an acceptable response. This will get
you crossed off the list immediately.
2. Use a Strength As Weakness
• "I work too hard," "I'm a perfectionist," and other similar "weaknesses" are also
not acceptable.
3. Choose a Core Competency
• As we said in the "Don'ts" section, you need to be honest. But be careful not to
choose a weakness that is important to the job you are applying for (ex. A
"core competency". Don't say you are bad at typing if you're applying to be an
administrator}
4. Place the Blame
• Blaming your old boss or another coworker for your weakness is a surefire way to
get a "pass" from the hiring manager. Own it!
fJ "I think my biggest weakness is that I am a shy person, which can sometimes prevent
me from speaking up in important meetings (or in front of large groups of people)
or having one-on-one discussions with authority figures. I became aware that this
weakness was affecting my ability to do myjob at the highest level, so I began
taking Toastmasters workshops and also had a few sessions with a psychologist.
Both of these resources have helped me come out of my shell and have made my
shyness less of a hindrance in the workplace."

fJ "Coming from the computer science industry, I've grown accustomed to working long hours
on my own with little need for working in a group dynamic. Because of this, I have found it
challenging to work effectively in a group setting. Since so many companies rely on group
work for problem solving and completing tasks, I recognized the need for myself to improve
in this area. So I started by making an effort to spend more time socially with the colleagues
I was asked to work with, something I had never done in the past. During this time, I
communicated with them that group work was something I struggled with in the past, and
asked that they offer advice and tips where necessary. Finally, I focused on keeping an open
mind throughout the process and focusing my energy on how best I could utilize my skills
for the betterment of the group. This strategy allowed me to become a much better
communicator and more importantly, has given me the experience necessary to better
understand how to succeed in a group dynamic."

What You Should Do Next:

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 NOTE : In this cheat sheet, we are going to provide you with example answers to this
question from three different perspectives or situations. Chances are you fall into one
of these categories! Your answer will change slightly depending on the type of
position you are inteNiewing for, whether it be entry-level, middle management or
an executive position. Keep in mind that the hiring manager's expectations for the
answer will be different depending on the role as well.

Situation 1

You may think that this is an irrelevant question for someone interviewing for an entry-level position...
after all, what does it matter if I'm just going to be folding t-shirts at the Gap? The reality is, this question is
often more relevant for an entry-level position for a few reasons. For one, most of the applicants will have
nearly identical qualifications, meaning this question acts as a way for hiring managers to separate
candidates based on unique and interesting abilities. Secondly, since companies are so protective of
(and always developing) their corporate culture, they like to identify future "culture carriers" at the early
stages. Does this person have any unique and interesting traits or abilities that will be a positive influence
on our culture as they advance through the company? So the main thing you want to do is identify unique
traits that will complement the core responsibilities of the position while also showing that you will be a
great fit culture-wise.

m
"While I understand that the bulk of my day will be spent standing in front of a table folding shirts,
it is my belief that being an employee of The Gap (and specifically floor staff) is much more than
the physical act of folding. Each discussion with a customer is extremely valuable and requires a
certain skill set. What makes me unique is that I have had customer service training from a young
age, beginning with my role as a summer camp counsellor at the age of 15. Then, during my college
years I worked part-time as a greeter at my local supermarket, helping customers locate the goods
they were looking for. I was actually awarded Employee of the Month twice for my contributions to
customer service. Both of these positions taught me the value of customer interactions and that is
what I hope to bring to the table at The Gap."
 Generally speaking, middle-management positions usually involve some kind of
leadership responsibility. You've worked your way up from your entry-level position
and are now in charge of one or more other employees. So now you need to show
that you are capable of being a leader. With this question, you should be trying to
highlight unique qualities that will feed that narrative. In other words, "I'm a great
leader because of these unique characteristics."

"From the job description, I can see how much your company values leadership qualities,
particularly in the position I am here interviewing for today. I think that one think that
makes me unique is that I've had a lot of practical experience leading large groups of people.
When I was in college, I played college football, and admittedly, I was not one of the better
players on the team. However, the head coach saw something in me and made me an
assistant coach for the defence... while I was still a player on the team! Not only was I
expected to fulfill traditional assistant coach duties (like maintaining reports about our
competition and helping organize practices), but I was also relied on to be a vocal motivator
to more than 25 defensive players. That season we ranked first in our state on defence, and
the head coach would tell you a played a big factor in that. It is my belief this unique
experience has set me up well to manage a sales team at The Gap."

Scenar.io 3 Ex . Management pos1t1on

..
I
ecut1ve

Similar to the middle-management position, an Executive Management Position comes with

its own unique responsibilities and expectations. When you get to this level, it is expected that
you are a highly skilled an versatile individual, and while managing people is a big part of it
there is more to the position than leadership (although it is still very important). You need to
have an advanced understanding of all elements of the company AND the industry it operates
in, and what societal factors could affect the day-to-day operations of the company (and how
to plan for the future considering these factors).Having said this, unique characteristics should
reflect a sophisticated understanding of all elements of the company and how your skills are
aligned with these elements.

"I think we can all agree that the retail sector faces many challenges with the emergence of
online shopping and other global changes. I feel like i am the right person to guide The Gap
through this tumultuous time because of my unique educational background. While I completed
a general bachelor of business for my undergrad, I actually did a joint masters in business and
information technology. I believe this will allow me to shepherd The Gap's new online sales
strategy based on the current IT climate and give us a competitive advantage in our sector."
 NOTE: Below please find twenty reasons you might have for leaving your job that you can use
on your applications.(Also remember that there are more reasons in the original article.) On the
next page you'll find word-for-word-answers to the interview question: Why did you leave your
last job. (You may have to tailor them to your situation a bit)

Good Reasons

1. I wanted a new challenge 13. My family relocated to a

2. My company went out of business different city/state/country
3. I was suffering from an illness 14. I wanted to work in a different
4. I didn't receive enough hours industry altogether
5. I became pregnant 15. I wanted to reduce/increase my
6. I was laid off workload (I wanted to work
7. I decided to go back to school part/full time)
8. I wanted to do some travelling
16. My job was outsourced
9. My company was restructuring
17. I experienced limited growth
10. I was looking for a higher-paying
opportunities
opportunity
18. I got married
11. I was involved in a workplace
19. I had a family emergency
accident
12.1 wanted to reduce the length of 20. I needed to stay home to help
my commute raise my family
 Scenario 4 - You Didn't Get Along With Your Boss

For me, the most important thing about being a member of a successful and cohesive team
is to have good chemistry with the members of the team. Ultimately, while I established an
elite level of chemistry with several members of my team, I didn't feel that the chemistry my
boss and I achieved was at a high enough level for us to both succeed to our full potential
(despite my belief that both of us were more than competent in our given roles).
Knowing this, I look forward to the possibility of meeting my potential boss in the near
future, and wholeheartedly embrace the opportunity to develop long-lasting chemistry
with her/him moving forward.

Scenario 5 - You Were Fired

I went into my interview for my last position with a very clear sense of what the
responsibilities for the role were and felt confident that my skill set was adequate enough to
execute my duties at a high level. As time passed and the nature of the work for this position
began to change, it was clear that it required skills that were beyond my capabilities - perhaps
suited more to someone at a Director level as opposed to the entry level position I secured.
For this reason, the company decided to terminate my contract in order to hire an individual
more suited to the experience level required. This experience has taught me to be more
vigilant in asking questions pertaining to the realistic requirements of the position in the
long term (as opposed to just the short term). Having said that, I have a few questions for
you... would this be an appropriate time?
NOTE : These are tailored answers using qualities picked at random for educational
purposes. Be sure to discover your own qualities through your own thorough
company research. Obviously the sample answers on this cheat sheet are for your
inspiration only. You need to customize them to your own situation. (If any of this is
unclear please re-read the "why should we hre you" article on the blog.)

When I read the job posting for this position something jumped out to me that made
me immediately think I would be among the top candidates for this position.

Yes, I've worked and succeeded in many office environments and cultures similar to
yours, and, more importantly, had 7 years experience in your industry as an elite-level
administrator.

But what sets me apart from other candidates is not only my ability to
balance several complicated tasks while under the most difficult conditions (which
I believe I demonstrated thoroughly during my time at _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -J

but also that I receive a significant amount of personal validation from being a
successful multitasker.

In other words, you should certainly hire me because I am qualified for the position...
but more importantly because I will bring a joy and passion to the tasks that other
candidates may find mundane.
I think we can both agree that because of the nature of this position, nearly every
candidate is going to answer this question by claiming to be a "great leader."
After all, being a great manager requires one to possess natural leadership skills.
What sets me apart though, is that I can quantify my success as a leader with a few
examples from my past (insert anecdote(s) with a clearly quantifiable supporting
argument. i.e. ''I implemented a new...': "I led my team to a 30% increase...';.

Furthermore, I will also acknowledge that being a retail manager is notjust about
leadership, but also about organization communication, customer service, and
brand awareness. In my experience as Manager at _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I was
able to not only develop and apply these skills, but mentor the other employees
on my team, and I believe this development will be a huge asset to your organization.

I know the importance of having drivers that are consistently able to ensure that their
freight arrives at its destination on time. Over the last __ years I have built a
reputation as a driver that can be trusted to put punctuality above everything else,
except for safety of course (for which I also have an immaculate record).

In my experience at _______ I drove over _______ miles without

missing a scheduled delivery or compromising the cargo or my truck in any way. If
hired I will apply these same principles to the deliveries I am entrusted with, and
utilize the _ _ _ _ _ miles of experience I've gained over the last several years
to ensure that my deliveries arrive as instructed.
 I think the most obvious reason why I would be an excellent hire for your organization
is the fact that I have an extremely diverse skillset that I've developed over the last
few years working at _ _ _ ____, _ _ _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ __

Each of those platforms was built using a different computer language and through
my experience I was able to become a master at all three. Similar/1' I learned many
of the complimentary support systems that these organizations used. I know one of
the requirements of this position is to be able to be a 'Jack of all trades': and if I were
hired I would be an extremely versatile asset to the organization, seamlessly being
able to move between tasks, projects, and teams.

What You Should Do Next:

Congratulations!
Now you're prepared for the common "why should we hire you?"
interview question.

Having said that there are over 100 possible OTHER interview
questions you could possibly face!

That's why you really need to get our 3-step method

to answering ANY other interview question perfectly....

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NOTE : In this cheat sheet, we are going to provide you with example answers to
this question from three different situations. Whether it is an entry level, middle
management or executive position,the response to the question will change
depending on what the hiring manager (and company's) expectations are for the
role.

Entry Level Position

For an entry level position, it is paramount that you emphasize that your plan is to
master all aspects of the job you have been hired for. While doing this, it is
important to also mention growth both in your role and within in the company,
with the intent of becoming a "lifer" at the company... a member of the family if
you will.

mFor me, my next five years will be spent learning the ins and outs of this position, the
company, and the core business we are involved in. While I spend time mastering every
detail of the role we are discussing today, i also want to assimilate myself within the
culture of this company with hopes to grow along with my fellow team members and
other employees, while also working with my supervisor to choose a path within the
company that will allow me to add the most value using my skillset. Once I have shown
a consistent ability to execute the job in question, my hope is that I take the next step
toward becoming a long term member of this company.
 Middle Management Position

As you are likely going to be a leader who is responsible for employees underneath
you, your answer should include some of what is mentioned above but should
focus on developing and nurturing your team members as well. If your goal is to
be a member of the executive at some point, you must show an understanding of
leadership development and begin demonstrating it right off the bat.
'71 Ifyou were to ask me where I see myself in 5 years, I would say that my goal is to have spent my time
tail trying to nurture and empower my team members while executing our goals at the highest possible
level. It will be very important to me to lead a results-driven team of overachievers that are keen to
move up through the company and have long and fulfilling careers with this company. On a personal
note, I hope that through demonstrating my ability to lead my team and through achieving our goals,
I will have shown myself to have the potential tobe considered for an executive position, but that will be
determined by the work I put in over the next five years.

Executive Management Position

As an executive, you may have already reached the pinnacle of your profession in terms of title
recognition. Perhaps you are already a President, a CEO or a Board Member. Your value to this
company is not likely your ambition (in terms of your titles, etc.) but in your contribution to the
bottom line. Taking this into consideration, your emphasis should be more on where you see the
company going under your careful watch. "How will the company look in five years?" might be
the question they are really asking you. Specific, quantifiable numbers are a good way to impress
the hiring manager in this case, but make sure you are confident that the numbers you are offering
are attainable. It's also important to show that you want to affect and be a part of the culture of
the company.And finally, try to add a "big picture" item that will solve a problem or concern that
the company currently has (which you must try and discover through your research.

'71 Five years from now, I'm hoping I will look back on my first five years and think three
tail specific things. Firstly, that our sales department has increased our annual revenue by
3-5% each year based on the plan I am going to put in place beginning on day one,
which I'm happy to discuss in detail with you today. Secondly, that I have both embraced
and influenced the culture of this company, ensuring that each employee is empowered,
motivated and committed to our collective goals. I want to promote people within the
company to provide the necessary "carrot" for the people who are deserving of
recognition, because my belief is that a motivated workforceis a happy and effective
workforce. And finally, by year five I plan to be accepting the award for one of America's
100 Greenest Companies on behalf of our company, as under my tenure we will finally
achieve 100% clean energy efficiency and be a model for the transportation industry.
NOTE: Below you will find 5 of the most common questions that you could be
asked during a second, and an example answer for each one! Use the example
a_nsw~rs as a guideli~e, but you'll want to build your answers around your own
s1tuat1ons and experiences.

One thing to remember is that because every interview is different, some of these
questions could also be asked in a screening interview or your first in-person
interview, so it's good to practice them at every stage of your preparation.

m"I'd like to work for a company where I can add value to the enterprise and where there
is a chance for an ambitious and diligent person to advance the company's goals as well
as my own. I notice that Prep Tutor is expanding to accept more Chinese students
through your "Asia-Connect" program. My parents emigrated here from Hong Kong,
and I speak Mandarin. I'd love to help Chinese young people assimilate through
language-it's been a goal of mine for some time to serve the immigrant community.
I see it not only as a way to reach out and increase our visibility within this vibrant
community, but a way to expand our ability to communicate with potential customers
and business contacts both here locally and eventually globally as well."

"If it turns out that I'm the candidate you hire for this position, I'm sure we'd be able to reach
a mutually agreeable salary as I'm willing to be flexible. Can you give me an idea as to what
the budgeted salary range is?"
OR
"I would expect the salary to be in the median range for a radiologist within this area
- between $60,000 and $70,000."
 "Out of respect to my current employer, I'd like to give the standard two weeks' notice.
I would like to help them find and prepare my replacement, though, as I took a Jot of
pride in my work and I would like to pass it on responsibly. On top of that I believe
one of my strengths is my ability to train and teach others complicated tasks. I think
this is why my employer is pretty keen on me staying the full two weeks to facilitate
the transfer. I would do that as a courtesy to any employer regardless. However, I
might be able to arrange to work part-time there for the next two weeks and be
available to you on a part-time basis as well."

"I was hired by a video production company to rewrite a script that had already been
shot. They were very unhappy with the product they had ended up with and were

m hoping there was a way to salvage what they had already done while incorporating in
the new material I was expected to write. I sat down witn the producer and discovered
that a large chunk of what had been shot was visually stunning, but had no audio...
rendering it essentially useless from a story telling point of view. Rather than telling
them to scrap all the footage, I restructured the story in such a way that the main
character was able to narrate over this footage, allowing us to utilize their previous
work. My simple rewrite solution to their problem ended up saving the production
company the cost of doing a huge reshoot. These changes also gave them a new
direction to move with the storyline which ultimately alfowed them to secure funding
from a large and powerful sponsor who loved what we had done. I take great pride m
being able to come up with smart and economical solutions to seemingly impossible
proolems."

Question 5
"I didn't mention an interesting anecdote when I was the safety manager at Skyscraper

m Construction Co. I hadjust completed my CPR and First Aid courses, and a man on site
suddenly went into cardiac arrest. My supervisor looked at me and said, 'You're in
charge of safety!' I had practiced on a dummy but never on a live person. I knew I had
to keep calm and simply do what I was taught. I revived him while others called 911. He
later thanked me for saving his life. Although I don't anticipate such a thing happening
often, the incident taught me that, no matter what happens, keeping calm and putting
one's training into motion will often resolve a threatening situation. I think that was
excellent training for an air traffic controller position, in addition to my FAA certification,
of course."
 NOTE : Below you will find 5 of the most common questions that you could be
asked during a phone interview, and an example answer for each one! Use the
example answers as a guideline, but you'll want to build your answers around your
own situations and experiences.

The great thing about a phone interview, is once you have prepared your answers
you can keep them nearby to reference doing your interview. So have a look at the
example answers below and start preparing your own answers!

Question 1 Wh •
y are you 1eav1ng your current pos1t1on.
•• ,

"It has become clear to me after several years that my promotion

possibilities are limited and that I'm at a plateau that is not going to
change. I see that your firm has several women in senior management,
and I admire your commitment to diversity and fairness. In fact, one of
the reasons I became so passionate about working here is because I
discovered your "workplace standards initiative ". I've never come across
a firm that has done so much for creating such a welcoming and diverse
work environment and I'd like to contribute in any way I can. "

5t
Que ion
2
What are your salary expectations?

m "If it turns out that I'm the candidate you hire for this position, I'm sure we'd be able
to reach a mutually agreeable salary as I'm willing to be flexible. Can you give me an
idea as to what the budgeted salary range is?"
"I know that the next five years are going to bring huge changes in technology and
advances in science and I want to be a part of those changes. I'd like increased
responsibilities that also bring opportunities to not only use my talents but learn
new skills as well. Within five years I'd really like to be able to move into a supervisor
position and in ten I'd like to see ideas that I've helped conceptualize and shape
become a reality. I would hope that my time spent and dedication to whatever I am
doing is considered valuable and that my desire to continually improve and succeed
is encouraged. I would like to grow along with the company I'm working with and I
look forward to notjust a job, but a long and satisfying career.

''The main reason I want to work for Barrett, Fortis and Keller is that your firm aligns
perfectly with why I became a lawyer in the first place: to make sure there was
someone championing ethical standards in this field. As a lawyer, we often walk the
fine line between winning a case and doing the right thing which is why I admire the
way you have managed to balance ethics and winning so successfully."

This is where you definitely want to have some good questions prepared to ask
the interviewer. Here are a couple good ones you can try:

What are the next steps in the interview process?

What are the performance expectations for this position?

Will I be working with a team and if I am, can you tell me a little about each of them?

Can you tell me what you love the most about working here?
NOTE: Below you will find examples of effective questions you can ask the hiring manager in your next interview!

We've conveniently broken the questions into 5 different categories. You should go into your interview with at least
one question from each category prepared. This will show the hiring manager that you have a well balanced
understanding of all of the important elements of the position they are hiring for.