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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE ON THE MOST?
(#2 hardest) |
- Too hard on myself
- Doubt my self with studying and projects, never feel like I worked hard enough. - Only satisfied after I get the good result - Working to improve on this by trusting my talents and ability and continuing to work hard to reach my goals. |
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WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
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nada yet
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TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF?
(#1 Hard one) but you control it... Give some background, and how it relates to what you're interviewing for |
- Just graduated from KU with a degree in economics
- Greatly enjoyed my studies, definitely honed my analytical abilities. - I've heard good things about this company (blank, blank) - Think this could be a good fit for me, eager to find out more and begin the interview process. |
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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT US?
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You better find out 5 cool facts, be specific.
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Chance Clutter Ideas
6 really good proud stories of accomplishment/recognition/satisfaction If you know several of these verbatim they can be drawed upon in a cinch to answer a lot of questions |
Finished school while working, paid myself, GPA is "blank" in last 50 hours.
ETC. |
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3 Mistakes I've made but can be framed in a positive way
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What did I learn?
Procrastination? Google this, ask Cassie etc. |
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STAR method
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Situation
Task Actions Results Use this to answer questions |
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Eye Contact
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DUH!
But especially when listening, and beginning and finishing my responses. |
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Name some technical/software/Excel experience etc.
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N/A
BUT! Although no previous experience I love to learn new things and am willing to work hard and become fluent in new technology/software/etc. |
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Modesty on answering questions
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DON'T BE!
Don't be a dick, but 1-10 give yourself a 9, because nobody else will sell you! It's your job. |
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The last question on any interview....
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What are the next steps in the interview process, should I contact you or will you contact me?
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WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?
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Persistent: School, finished it!
Competitive: Hate to lose (Hockey, 5K, etc) Motivated: I will gladly work harder than anyone for a great company with great coworkers |
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What are your strengths?
Work well with others |
I work well with others. At UPS I've been a part of the employee mentoring and safety awareness rout. I worked to reinforce safe work methods and help answer questions that new employees would have about working at UPS.
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Why do you want to work for us?
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I would like to be in a business that provides the capital to help businesses grow, as my dad has a small business himself and relies on his banking relationships to help his business grow.
- I also like the idea of being part of a smaller business that is growing in the area. |
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Another strength?
Customer service |
From time to time a customer for UPS might be disappointed or concerned about services, I worked to resolve their concerns, answer any questions, and if need be relay their questions to others who can serve them better. Always worked to provide quality service to the customer.
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Why should we hire you?
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1) I recognize starting from the bottom can give you a fresh perspective on how the company operates, and hopefully experiencing different facets.
2) I'm also confident that with my job experience, my education, and my strong ethic I will be a great addition to the team here. |
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Why should we hire you, y mas?
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I know that with my combination of work experience, skills, and education that I will contribute greatly to this company.
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Weakness
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Confidence:
Sometimes in the past I haven't believed enough in my skills and abilities. For example, in my required statistics class for my economics degree that after returning to school, I took advantage of all the resources and worked extremely hard, earning a 100% in the class. I had this ability deep down, but I wasn't confident in it until I went out and made it happen. |
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Weakeness dos
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Procrastinate in the past:
But after returning to school while also working I prioritized the most important tasks in my school and life in order to meet deadlines ahead of time. This helped me get over a 3.9 GPA in my last 50 hours of school and I believe makes me a great candidate for this job. - Working on a highly time sensitive air package route has also taught me the ability to get started quickly working on optimizing an effective route to get packages delivered ahead of their required time. |
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Explain a problem you had with a coworker and how you resolved it?
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What are your salary requirements?
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Tell me about your experience at UPS?
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What are the most important things that your past jobs (UPS) taught you?
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If denied a job...
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Write a thank you letter for being considered. Makes you stand out, there are lots of reasons why you might have not been hired (out of your control), this can make you look good for potential future hiring.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-p-joyce/job-search_b_5179915.html?utm_hp_ref=tw |
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How do you handle criticism?
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How would a supervisor or professor describe you?
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What are the 2-3 most important things for you in a job?
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How do you work under pressure?
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How has your college experience prepared you for a career with our organization?
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What did you like most and least at UPS?
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Are you a leader? Give examples.
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Why did you choose this career?
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How do you determine and evaluate success?
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In what ways specifically do you think you can contribute positively to our company?
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How would you describe the ideal job for you?
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What are your career goals? What rewards are you looking for? What will define success for you in a job?
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Describe a time when you were in a difficult situation and you had to think quickly to resolve it.
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Give a specific example when you used your good judgment and logic to solve a complex problem?
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Tell me about a time you had to make an unpopular decision.
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Describe a situation where there was some risk and you had to make a critical decision. What was the outcome, and how comfortable were you in making this decision?
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Describe a situation where you were able to convincing persuade someone to see a situation your way.
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When was a situation where you had to write effectively to get an important point across?
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Has there been a time you had to work with someone and communicate effectively with them even if they did not like you personally (or vice versa)?
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When was a time that you had to convey unpleasant information to customers or team members. What did you tell them, how did you communicate this, and how did they respond?
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Describe a stressful situation where you had to demonstrate your ability to work under pressure effectively.
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Give a specific example where you did not meet a deadline, how did you handle what followed?
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Describe a time you had to work in a new environment different from the past, how did you adapt to this change?
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Tell about a time you went above and beyond the call of duty in order to get the job done.
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Describe a situation where you tried earnestly but still failed, how did you deal with this, what did you learn, and how would you respond differently to prevent the failure?
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Give an example of when you motivated others.
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What do you think are the 3 most important qualities of a leader. How have you demonstrated these?
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Give a situation where you conformed to a policy you did not agree with.
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Describe a time you had to work with a difficult co worker who wasn't doing their fair share of the work, how did you handle this and what was the result?
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Describe a team project of yours where you are particularly proud of the result
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QUESTIONS FOR THEM
Culture |
What is the company culture here like? What is unique about the way this company operates?
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QUESTIONS FOR THEM
Advancement |
How are promotions handled here? Does the company place a priority on hiring from within or outside the business?
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QUESTIONS FOR THEM
Job function |
What is the day to day job like for someone in the position I'm interviewing for?
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QUESTIONS FOR THEM
Future |
What are a couple potential career paths within this company?
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QUESTIONS FOR THEM
Careful! |
What is the turnover like in this job?
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Day to day |
Where does this position fit into the organizational big picture or structure?
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QUESTIONS FOR THEM
Growth |
What does it take to advance with this company?
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El mas importante! |
What is the next course of action, when should I expect to hear from you or should I contact you?
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AFTER ALL INTERVIEWS!
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Within 24 hours send a thank you note, typed, written, or e-mailed.
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Salary Questions
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Suggest that you find out if this position is a good fit for the company and me given my qualifications.
If pressed further, I expect to earn a salary appropriate for my education and experience. What is the range the company has in mind? |
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What attributes do you believe an effective manager should possess?
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What types of criticisms are leveled at you most often?
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Do you prefer working alone, or with others?
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Are there any skills or experiences etc. that we have not discussed that you feel would be relevant to this position?
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Why did you leave your last job? Or, why are you leaving it?
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Have you ever had to "sell" top management on a decision you made? Please describe the situation. Or a situation you had to sell an idea or something to someone else, maybe a customer.
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When the workday starts are you the first one there?
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What has been your most rewarding experience dealing with the public/customers?
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Are you self motivated?
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Describe your work style.
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Describe a big disappointment and how you learned from it and/or improved because of it.
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Describe some past responsibilities at UPS.
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What problems have you encountered at UPS?
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What has been your experience with supervisors and what do you expect most from a good one?
Describe the ideal boss! |
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How long do you expect to be employed with this company?
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What other companies are you apply and interviewing with?
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Exploring a number of options within as well as outside this industry.
But be enthusiastic, say that while you are keeping your options open you think that you might be a very good fit for this organization. |
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What is the hardest decision you have made in the last two years and what decision did you make?
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What three character traits that those who know you best would describe you.
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What about this job interests you?
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What are your career and educational goals? What is a 5 to 10 year plan for you?
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What is an achievement or something you are proud of?
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Me and Cassie finishing Insanity and continuing on to T-25. Making a commitment to workout 6 days a week and eating well has led us both to lose a good amount of weight and feel tremendous satisfaction.
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