These are Interview Questions You Might Be Asked, Questions You Should Ask, What Else You Want to Learn and 23 Tips to Interview Like a Pro.
Interview Questions You Might Be Asked
- What do you know about this company or ministry?
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why are you applying for this job (or why would like to volunteer here)?
- How would you describe yourself?
- What are your major strengths?
- What is your greatest weakness?
- What type of work do you like to do best?
- What are your interests outside of work?
- What accomplishment gave you the greatest satisfaction?
- Why did you leave your last job?
- Why were you fired (if you were)?
- Where do you see yourself five years from now?
- What are your goals in life?
- Are there any questions you would like to ask me?
- How much did you make at your last job?
But the real question the interviewer has in mind is, Why should I hire you?
Questions You Should Ask
- “What does this job or ministry involve?”
- “What are the needs that you have?”
- “What are the skills a top employee in this job should have?”
- “Based on everything we’ve discussed, can you offer me this job?”
- If “Yes”, “When may I expect to hear from you?”
- “Can you confirm your offer in writing?”
- If “No”, “Can you think of anyone else who might be interested in hiring me?”
What Else You Want to Learn
- Are these the kinds of people I’d like to work or volunteer with?
- What skills and evidence from my past experience would convince them I’m different from other applicants?
- Can I convince them to hire me?
23 Tips to Interview Like a Pro
- Know where you’re going
- Dress to impress
- Get there early
- Breathe and de-stress!
- Turn off the cell phone
- Turn on the smile
- Walk in with Jesus
- Speak clear and loud
- Give handshakes firm
- Look eye to eye
- Don’t fidget or squirm
- Be a straight-up participant
- Listen, answer, ask
- Quantify accomplishments
- Related to job tasks
- Sound enthusiastic
- Wrap up nice and neat
- Get the interviewer’s business card
- Say thank you, on your feet
- Give a final handshake
- Smile as you walk away
- Take a breather, write a thank-you
- And email it that same day!
Also see Job Interviews.
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