Workplace Pathway

We are fortunate to have Fleming College at our doorstep, with 8 programs for Workplace (E) level students:

15 COMMONLY ASKED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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1.      What qualities will you bring to our company?

2.      What five adjectives would best describe you?

3.      What are your career goals for the next five years?

4.      Tell me about a situation where you made a decision that others did not agree with, but you stuck with your decision?

5.      What makes you a good team member?

6.      Give an example of a work-related problem you once had and how you went about solving it?

7.      In school what subjects did you excel at and which subjects gave you trouble?

8.      What are some of your faults and weaknesses, and how do you plan on improving them?

9.      Do you work well in pressure situations and when having to meet deadlines?

10.  What are some of your strength?

11.  Are you an organized person? If so, what makes you so well organized? If not, what do you need to do to improve your organizational skills?

12.  Give an example from the past where you reached a goal that was extremely important to you?

13.  What are some of your interests outside of work hours?

14.  Rate your creativity on a scale from 1-10. Explain.

15.  During school did you participate in any extra curricular activities? Why or why not? If so, which ones? What skills did you get from these experiences?

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO HAVE READY

FOR THE JOB HUNT

• Social Insurance Card

• Phone number with voice mail; appropriate email address

• References with permission

• Nice set of clothes for interview

• Copies of up-to-date resume (see tips)

• Good cover letter

• Answers to common interview questions above!

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