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Practice Interview Questions



  1. How would you describe yourself?
  2. Why did you choose the ___________ field?
  3. What interests you most about this job?
  4. Why do you want to work for this organization?
  5. What interests you about our product or service?
  6. Give me a summary of your experience?
  7. What jobs have you enjoyed the most?
  8. Which jobs have you enjoyed the least?
  9. Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of?
  10. Tell me about your hobbies and outside interests?
  11. How would you define your long-range goals?
  12. What do you think is necessary for success in this job?
  13. Why should we hire you?



Practice Interview Questions - Teaching

  1. What is your philosophy of education?
  2. How do you motivate students to learn?
  3. How do you deal with parents?
  4. Why do you want to be a teacher?
  5. What qualities do you have that will make you a good teacher?
  6. What makes a good school?
  7. What are some elements of a good lesson?
  8. What part does the parent/responsible adult play in the education of a child?
  9. What needs to be done to improve education?
  10. What are your personal goals?
  11. Give some examples of how you would teach children with different learning styles?
  12. What are your strengths and weaknesses?


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