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A Job Interview Part 2 Adv
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A Job Interview Part 2 Adv
Listening:
Why should we give you this job?
I think my strong work ethic will make me an asset to this company.
I'm a team player who has strong interpersonal skills.
What do you think makes you a good fit for this company?
I'm pro-active and I don't hesitate to take initiative.
My analytical nature makes me great at problem-solving.
How would you describe your work style?
It's important to me to be challenged by what I do.
I work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
My former supervisors have described me as ambitious and goal-oriented.
I pride myself on always thinking outside the box.
What are your long term goals?
I'm looking for a job with opportunities for growth.
I would love to eventually have more responsibility.
In the future I would love to beef up my sales experience.
Do you have any questions for us?
How would you describe the organizational culture of the company?
What are the day-to-day responsibilities of this job?
How does this department fit in to the long-term goals of the company?
Background Information:
The employer is looking at what your skills are, but more importantly, whether your strengths align well with the skills they're looking for. So show off what you know about the company and the job!Usually at the end of an interview an empl oyer will give you a chance to ask questions. You can make a good impression by asking questions that show your interest in the job and the company
Sales
Most sales jobs work on the basis of commission, not salary. Sales employees usually receive little "guaranteed" hourly pay (often only minimum wage). Instead, the amount of money they make depends highly on what they are able to sell. If they make big sales, they often receive some percentage of the amount of money that was made in the transaction. There are many different types of sales jobs. Telemarketing and retail jobs have fewer qualifications, usually requiring applicants to have a high-school diploma, a bubbly personality, and (sometimes) one or more years of sales experience. Real estate agents have licenses and are required to pass a written exam. Jobs selling stocks and other financial services often require a bachelor's degree in business or economy.
Education
Educational professionals (including teachers and professors) work for either public or private schools and focus on teaching one subject. At minimum, teachers have to have a credential (issued by a U.S. state) and a bachelor's degree. College instructors also usually have master's degrees or PhDs. Teachers, in both private and public schools, receive relatively low salaries in the United States, and often face job instability due to budget cuts. Still, the teaching profession is seen by many to be highly rewarding, and teachers receive more paid time off than almost any other job (several months during the summer, a few weeks over winter, and at least one week in spring).
Hospitality
Jobs in hospitality (waiting tables, bartending, valeting cars) are considered highly desirable to people who are going to school or don't have an advanced degree, because they pay comparably well. Waiters (especially in expensive restaurants) can make up to $70,000 a year from tips. Some Americans fall back on waiting tables as a "transitional" job, and some do so well at it that they turn it into a career. Applicants do not need to have any special educational background; however, many restaurants and bars require several years of prior experience. Some applicants are still able to secure jobs in restaurants without prior experience, but are required to start by "bussing" tables (a position that pays less than waiting tables). Some lower-end franchises also hire waiters without experience, since turnover is so high. People working in coffeeshops and in fast-food restaurants often make very little (often minimum wage), and receive little to no tips. Therefore, these jobs are considered much less desirable than the others. Jobs in fast-food in particular are seen by Americans as the most undesirable jobs available. American parents often encourage their children to do well in school by telling them, "You don't want to be flipping burgers for the rest of your life."
Administrative
Job-seekers in America often look to "job agencies" for quick placement in a company. These types of agencies usually filter applicants according to qualifications, run background checks, do pre-interviews, and then suggest applicants for companies who need personnel but prefer not to do the initial leg-work. Most agencies place applicants in administrative positions, where they perform a number of clerical tasks (such as answering calls and making copies). There are no special requirements for being an administrative assistant. In general, it is possible to get such a position with a high-school diploma and previous administrative experience, or with a college degree (even if you have no prior experience). For more specialized administrative position (for example, as a legal secretary), companies require applicants to have a bachelor's degree, some type of certification, and a few years of experience in that field.
