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- 1Why are you looking for a job?1.- I would like to work so that I can earn some spending money. I appreciate my parent's help, but I'd like to have a little more money to spend on my own.
2.- Ever since I could remember, I have looked forward to the day I was old enough to get a job.
3.- I cannot wait to start earning my own money so that I can save up for something special, like a car.
4.- I am looking for a job because I am trying to save money to pay for a trip that my best friend that I would like to take over winter break or when my work schedule permits.
- 2Why would you like to work for us?1.- I would like to put into practice what I learned at university.
2.- I would like to make use of the experience I have gained in the past ten years.
3.- I believe that your company will allow me to grow both professionally and as a person.
- 3How would you describe yourself?1.- I consider myself hardworking / reliable / dependable / helpful / outgoing / organised / honest/ cooperative.
2.- I’m a team-player / an experienced team-leader / a seasoned (experienced) professional / a dedicated worker.
3.- I’m good at dealing with people / handling stress.
4.- I pay attention to details.
5.- I understand my customers’ needs.
6.- I learn quickly and take pride in my work.
7.- I love challenges and getting the job done.
- 4What kind of qualifications do you have?1.- I graduated in IT from the UPNA.
2.- I hold a master’s degree (MA) / a bachelor’s degree (BA) in Modern Languages from the University of Salamanca.
3.- I took a one year accounting training program at the UEX.
I haven’t done any formal training for this job, but I have worked in similar positions and have two years of experience in this field.
- 5How Has School Prepared You For Working at Our Company?1.- At school, I have to meet daily deadlines, set goals for myself in a variety of subjects and activities, and accomplish them. I believe these experiences will translate to the workplace and will prepare me to excel at your company. At school, I also work with my peers and teachers everyday so I know how to work in teams and with a manager.
2.- I understand the importance of being on time and working within specific blocks of time. One of the most useful skills I gained from my school experience, was learning how to plan, execute, and complete quality work within the time period given. I feel my strong time management skills have prepared for the position you are looking fill.
3.- I have taken a number of computer skills classes in school. I learned many different ways to utilize the technology the computer has to offer. I am proficient in Microsoft Office software, I am comfortable with doing in depth research using the Internet, and I have become familiar with many different types of graphic design software.
- 6What are your weaknesses / negative traits?1.- I’m a perfectionist and I may be too hard on myself or my co-workers sometimes.
2.- I might need to learn to be more flexible when things are not going according to plan. This is something I’m working on at the moment.
3.- I occasionally focus on details instead of looking at the bigger picture. I’m learning how tofocus on the overall progress as well. - 7Have You Ever Had Difficulty With a Supervisor or Teacher?1.- I have never had difficulty with a supervisor or instructor. I've had instructors that I've gotten along with better because of personalities, but I've learned that even when I don't always fully get along with an instructor there is enough in common that I can accomplish what I have to do.
2.- I did have an experience where I thought my new supervisor was unhappy with me. So I made a point to arrive early one day so I could talk to her in private. It turned out, she was not unhappy with me at all and she apologized if she came across that way.
- 8Do you have any questions?1.- What would be the first project I’d be working on if I was offered the job?
2.- Who would I report to? Who would I be working closely with?
3.-Are there any benefits your company offers its employees?
4.-When will I get an answer? How soon can I start?
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