Lesson 6

Rozmowa o pracę.

 Przygotowanie do rozmowy, opracowywanie pytań i odpowiedzi, rozmowa

kwalifikacyjna.

Topic: Job interview.

• Interview preparation, question and answer preparation, interview.

Do you have a job interview on your schedule? There are a number of steps you
can take before (and after) the interview to ensure that you make a terrific impression on
your potential employer.
Taking the time to prepare for an interview in advance can help you secure a job
offer. Here's how to research the job and company, how to practice interview questions
and answers, how to dress for the interview, how to follow up after the interview, and
more interview preparation tips.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Prepare for the Interview
 Job Interview Questions and Answers
 Frequently Asked Interview Questions
 Questions About You
 Questions About Leaving Your Job
 Questions About Salary
 Qualifications Questions
 Job Performance Questions
 Questions About Your Work History
 Management and Teamwork Questions
 Why You Should Be Hired
 The New Job and the Company
 Questions About The Future
 The Final Question
Analyze the Job

An important part of interview preparation is to take the time to analyze the job posting,
if you have it. As you review the job description, consider what the company is seeking
in a candidate.

Make a list of the skills, knowledge, and professional and personal qualities that are
required by the employer and are critical for success in the job.

Make a Match

Once you have created a list of the qualifications for the job, make a list of your assets
and match them to the job requirements.

Create a list of up to 10 of your assets that match the requirements of the job. These
might include skills, qualities, certifications, experiences, professional
qualifications, abilities, computer skills, and knowledge bases. You can bring up some
of these assets when you explain to the employer why you are a great fit for the job.

Also, think of examples from past work experiences that show you have these qualities.
This way, if the interviewer asks you to describe a time when you demonstrated a
particular skill or ability, you will be ready.

Review the job requirements, your list of assets, and your examples prior to the
interview so that you're prepared to share them during the interview.

This preparation will help you be ready to answer job-specific interview

questions and behavioural interview questions designed to determine if you have the
knowledge, skills, and qualities needed to perform the job.

Research the Company

Before you go on a job interview, it's important to find out as much as you can about
not only the job, but also the company. Company research is a critical part of interview
preparation. It will help you prepare to answer interview questions about the company
and to ask the interviewer questions about the company. You will also be able to find
out whether the company and the company culture are a good fit for you.

For a concise understanding of the company, check out the company website,
specifically the “About Us” page. Get a sense of how the company compares to other
organizations in the same industry by reading articles about the company in industry
magazines or websites. You can also check out company reviews from clients and
current and former employees.

Also, spend time tapping into your network to see if you know someone who can help
give you an interview edge over the other candidates.
Practice Interviewing

Take the time to practice answering interview questions you will probably be asked
during a job interview. This will help give you a chance to prepare and practice
answers, and will also help calm your nerves because you won't be scrambling for an
answer while you're in the interview hot seat.

Practice interviewing with a friend or family member ahead of time and it will be much
easier when you're actually in a job interview.

Try to conduct the practice interview in the same format as the real interview. For
example, if it is a phone interview, ask a friend to call you to practice answering
questions over the phone. If it is a panel interview, ask a couple of friends to pretend to
be a panel.

Review common job interview question and answers and think about how you will
respond so you are prepared to answer.

Get Your Interview Clothes Ready

Don't wait until the last minute to make sure your interview clothes are ready. Have
an interview outfit ready to wear at all times, so you don't have to think about what
you're going to wear while you're scrambling to get ready for a job interview.

Regardless of the type of job you're interviewing for, that first impression should be a
great one. When dressing for an interview for a professional position, dress accordingly
in business attire.

If you're applying for a job in a more casual environment, such as a store or restaurant,
it's still important to be neat, tidy, and well-groomed, and to present a positive image to
the employer.

It is also important to think about your makeup and accessories when dressing for an
interview.

Decide What to Do With Your Hair

How you style your hair for a job interview is almost as important as the interview
clothes you wear. After all, the interviewer is going to notice everything about you,
including your interview attire, hairstyle, and makeup, and you only have seconds to
make a great impression.

Research hairstyles for short, medium and long hair for inspiration for what to do with
your hair when you're interviewing.

What to Bring to a Job Interview

It's important to know what to bring (and what not to bring) to a job interview. Items to
bring include a portfolio with extra copies of your resume, a list of references, a list of
questions to ask the interviewer, and something to write with.
It's also important to know what not to bring, including your cellphone (or at least turn
your phone off), a cup of coffee, gum, or anything else beyond yourself and your
credentials.

Practice Interview Etiquette

Proper interview etiquette is important. Remember to greet the receptionist, your

interviewer, and everyone else you meet politely, pleasantly, and enthusiastically.

During the interview, watch your body language; shake hands firmly and make eye
contact as you articulate your points. Pay attention, be attentive, and look interested.
This is something you can work on in your practice interviews.

There are also specific etiquette tips depending on the type of interview you have, for
example, a lunch or dinner interview, a panel interview, a phone interview, or a video
interview.

The more positive an impression you make, the better you'll do during the job interview.
These job interview etiquette tips will help you make the best impression on the hiring
manager.

Get Directions

It's important to know where you need to go for your job interview – ahead of time.
That way, you'll avoid running late to the interview. Use Google Maps or another app to
get directions if you're not sure where you are going.

Program your GPS, if you have one, so you can find the best route to the company.
Check on parking, if it's an issue.

If you have the time, it's a good idea to do a practice run a day or two before the
interview. That way, you'll be sure about where you going and how long it will take to
get there. Give yourself a few extra minutes and arrive a little early to the interview.

You also may want to confirm the interview time and place, just to be sure you're
heading in the right direction.

Listen and Ask Questions

During a job interview, listening is just as important as answering questions. If you're

not paying attention, you're not going to be able to give a good response.

It's important to listen to the interviewer, pay attention, and take time, if you need it, to
compose an appropriate answer. It's also important to discuss your qualifications in a
way that will impress the interviewer.

Also, be ready to engage the interviewer. You want there to be a give and take in the
conversation, so you're building a relationship with the interviewer rather than just
providing rote responses to questions. Have questions of your own ready to ask the
interviewer.
Towards the end of the interview, let the recruiter know that you believe the job is an
excellent fit and that you are highly interested.

You'll know if the interview went well if it runs longer than 30 minutes, you discuss
salary, or you get an invitation for a second interview.

Follow Up With a Thank You Note

Follow up a job interview with a thank you note reiterating your interest in the job.

Consider your thank you letter as a follow-up "sales" letter. Restate why you want the
job, what your qualifications are, how you might make significant contributions, and so
on.

This thank you letter is also the perfect opportunity to discuss anything of importance
that your interviewer neglected to ask or that you neglected to answer as thoroughly, or
as well, as you would have liked.

Prepare for the Interview

Do you have a job interview coming up? Are you prepared? The best way to get
ready for an interview is to take the time to review the most common interview
questions you will most likely be asked, along with examples of the best answers.
Knowing what you're going to say can eliminate a lot of interview stress.

You don't need to memorize an answer, but do take the time to consider how you'll
respond. The more you prepare, the more confident you'll feel during a job
interview. When you're not sure what to expect during an interview, also
take time to review this refresher on how job interviews work, and these tips on how to
prepare to ace your job interview.

Review examples of the best responses to the most frequently asked interview questions
in several different categories, and advice on how to answer.
 Job Interview Questions and Answers

Here's a list of common job interview questions, with examples of the best answers
about you, your work history and experience, the job, your goals, the new job, salary,
and what you have to offer the employer.

The Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions

These are the top ten most commonly asked interview questions. Also review job-
specific interview questions for many different positions to get ideas for framing your
own interview responses.

Questions About You

Interviewers will ask questions about you to gain insight into your personality and to
determine whether you're a fit for both the job and the company. These are open-ended
questions which will give you the opportunity to show the employer that you're well-
qualified for the position.

1. Tell me about yourself.

How hard can it be to talk about yourself? We do it on a daily basis without much
thought to it.

However, recruitment managers are not looking for your whole life story, your third-
grade achievements, or what you had for dinner last night. Instead, they are looking for
a pitch.

This is usually the first question asked in an interview, so it acts as your introduction.
Make sure your answer is relevant to the position you are applying for. What you
should be aiming for here is to present yourself as the ideal candidate for the job.

A good rule of thumb is to structure your talking points as follows:

 Briefly introduce yourself: What’s your name? How long have you been
working as [profession]?
 What do you love about your job?
 What are your top 2-3 achievements that are relevant to the job you’re applying
for?
Now, let’s go through some examples:

Possible Answers for "Tell me About Yourself":

 Sample Answer 1:
Hey! So, my name is John Doe and I’ve worked as a business analyst for 5+ years in
Company X and Company Y.
I have some background in data analysis, having studied Information Systems at [Made
-Up] University.

Throughout my career, I’ve done some pretty impressive stuff (if I do say so myself,
haha).

For example, at Company X, I led a project for migrating all operations data to a new
data warehousing system to cut down on costs. The new solution was a much better fit
for our business, which eventually led to savings of up to $200,000 annually.

 Sample Answer 2:
I am Jane Doe, a recent college graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

I have just graduated with honors in Biochemistry. I know my way around a lab and
have had multiple opportunities to put my knowledge into practice as a chemistry
research assistant.

The lab felt like home, which is why I’d love to work as a lab assistant. I am passionate,
hard-working, and extremely responsible. I am also looking forward to putting to
practice all the things I learned during my time at university.

2. What is your greatest strength?

Describing your strengths

Your interviewer will also want to know what you’re good at. Why? Because the job
you’re applying for requires certain skills – so now’s the time to explain what you can
do well!

Some positive traits and skills managers look for include:

 Organization
 The ability to multitask
 Perform to a deadline
 Solve problems
 Communicate well
 Work in an international environment and with people from all over the world
 Speak foreign languages
 Enthusiasm
You can use phrases like**:** I’m good at/I’m skilled at multitasking/working under
pressure/working to a deadline, or My strength is/are my ability to problem solve/be
enthusiastic/speak fluent English etc.

3. What is your greatest weakness?

Ah, this is always a tricky one!

After all, you don’t want to mention your flaws during an interview, so it’s guaranteed
to be a tough question.

The trick to answering this one is realizing that the interviewers don’t expect you to be
perfect. Everyone has flaws, weaknesses, and things to improve on.

When asking this question, the HR manager is actually seeking to learn:

 Whether you have the right skills for the job. If you’re applying for the position
of a server in a busy restaurant, and you say your biggest weakness is performing
under pressure, then you’re definitely not getting a callback.
 If you’re self-aware and really know what your sticking points are.
And NO: fake humble-brag (udawana pokora-chwalenie się) weaknesses don’t count
as weaknesses. You can’t just say that your biggest weakness is that you work too hard,
or that you’re a perfectionist.

The key here is to mention a weakness that’s real, but not something that would get in
the way of you doing your job. You wouldn’t want to say you’re bad at math if you’re
applying for an accountant position, would you

It’s also good practice to mention how you are working towards overcoming this
weakness and realizing how it affects you negatively. If you can, just balance it with a
positive side effect: treat it like two sides of the same coin.
 Possible answers:

 Sample answer 1:
My biggest weakness has always been my communication skills. I’ve been pretty shy
and anxious as a kid. Over the years, however, I’ve been really working on the issue.

At this stage, I’m much better than I’ve ever been, but I’m still far from perfect.

This, however, won’t have any impact on my job as a programmer. Despite lacking
communication skills, I’m very good at working in a team.

 Sample answer 2:
Well, as a recent graduate, I’d say my biggest weakness is the lack of real-life work
experience.

While I’ve worked on a dozen software projects in the university, I don’t have the
experience of working in a fully agile environment with an experienced team.

I am, however, willing to do my best and catch up as fast as I can.

4. What makes you unique?

5. Tell me about something that's not on your resume.
6. How will your greatest strength help you perform?
7. How do you handle failure?
8. How do you handle success?
9. Do you consider yourself successful? Why?
[Link] do you handle stress and pressure?
[Link] would you describe yourself?

Describing your personality

As they sit down with candidates, the interviewer (your potential boss) is looking to find
out if the interviewee (you) will or won’t fit in well with their existing team. So now’s
the time to show them who you are and why you’re a great person to work with. Here
are some adjectives to use:

 Easy-going: a relaxed person who is easy to get along with

 Hard-working: someone who works well and isn’t lazy
 Committed: a person who is loyal to a project or person
 Trustworthy: someone who you can rely on
 Honest: someone who tells the truth
 Focused: someone who is not easily distracted
 Methodical: a person who pays attention to details and works in a logical way
 Proactive: someone who takes steps to complete tasks without supervision

You can say: I’m (easy-going), or I’m a/an easy-going person/employee/worker.

If you’d like to add punch, use an intensifier like very, extremely, really. (“I’m very
trustworthy,” “I’m an extremely focused employee.”)
 [Link] a typical work week.
[Link] you lucky?
[Link] you nice?
[Link] you willing to fail?
[Link] you willing to relocate?
[Link] your work ethic.
[Link] your work style.
[Link] you work well with other people?
[Link] you take work home with you?
[Link] are you different from the competition?
[Link] do you view yourself? Whom do you compare yourself to?
[Link] does this job fit in with your career aspirations?
[Link] many hours a week do you normally work?
[Link] well do you assimilate into a new environment?
[Link] would you adjust to working for a new company?
[Link] would you describe the pace at which you work?
[Link] would your co-workers describe your personality?
[Link] would a professor describe you?
[Link] there anything else we should know about you?
[Link] motivates you?
[Link] you a self-motivator?
[Link] do you find are the most difficult decisions to make?
[Link] has been the greatest disappointment in your life?
[Link] are you passionate about?
[Link] are your hobbies?
[Link] are your pet peeves?
[Link] is your dream job?
[Link] is the worst thing you've gotten away with?
[Link] will you miss most about your last job?
[Link] won’t you miss about your last job?
[Link] you rather be liked or respected?
[Link] should I take a risk on you?
[Link] you could relive the last ten years of your life, what would you do
differently?

Questions About Leaving Your Job

Employers almost always ask about why you left, or are leaving, your job. Be prepared
with an explanation for why you're moving on. Do make sure the reasons you give
match what past employers will say about you if they are contacted for a reference.

1. Why are you leaving your job?

 2. Why do you want to change jobs?
3. Why were you fired?
4. Why were you laid-off?
5. Why did you quit your job?
6. Why did you resign?
7. What have you been doing since your last job?
8. Why have you been out of work so long?

Questions About Salary

Some of the hardest questions to answer during a job interview are about compensation.
Here's what you will be asked and examples of the best answers. Questions about salary
can be tricky to answer, and, in some locations, employers aren't allowed to ask about
your salary history.

1. What were your starting and final levels of compensation?

2. What are your salary expectations?
3. What are your salary requirements?
4. Why would you take a job for less money?

When answering, keep these 3 things in mind:

 What’s the average salary for someone of your skill-level?

 How much does the company pay employees of your skill
level? GlassDoor should be super helpful here.
 Finally, how much are you getting paid in your current company? In most cases,
you can probably negotiate a pay bump from what you’re currently getting.
The final number you tell them should incorporate all 3 of the points we just mentioned.
Do you know for a fact that the company is doing well (and compensates employees
accordingly)? You’d quote a higher salary.

Is your skill-level above average? This should be reflected in your salary.

As a rule of thumb, you can figure out 2 numbers: what’s the “good” scenario, and
what’s the “best” scenario?

Answer the interviewer with your “best” pay, and worst case scenario, they’ll negotiate
it down.

Or, you can also answer with a range, and chances are, they’ll pick the number
somewhere in the middle.

Possible answers:

 Sample Answer 1:
My salary expectation is around $70,000 annually.

 Sample Answer 2:
My salary requirement is in the $30,000 - $40,000 range annually.
Qualifications Questions

The most important thing for interviewers to determine is whether you're qualified for
the job. Here's what they will ask to find out. When responding, be specific.

1. What applicable experience do you have?

2. Are you overqualified for this job?
3. How did you impact the bottom line?
4. Interview questions about your abilities.
5. Sell me this pen.
6. Tell me about your educational background.
7. What can you do better for us than the other candidates for the job?
8. What part of the job will be the least challenging for you?
9. Which parts of this job are the most challenging for you?
[Link] philosophy guides your work?
[Link] strength will help you the most to succeed?
[Link] are you interested in taking a lower level job?
[Link] are you interested in a non-management job?

Job Performance Questions

How you performed in previous roles can indicate how you will perform in the job for
which you're applying. Be prepared to answer questions about what you did well - and
what you didn't.

Be careful about how you to respond to negative questions. You can frame your
responses in a positive manner, even when discussing a challenging situation.

As with questions about qualifications, be sure to relate your performance to the

employer's requirements.

1. What do people most often criticize about you?

2. What is the biggest criticism you received from your boss?
3. What is the worst thing that you have ever gotten away with?
4. What makes you angry?
5. What problems have you encountered at work?
6. What strategies would you use to motivate your team?
7. What would you be looking for in an applicant?
8. When was the last time you were angry? What happened?
9. Why weren't you promoted at your last job?
[Link] me about something you would have done differently at work.
[Link] the people who know you were asked why you should be hired,
what would they say?
[Link] type of work environment do you prefer?
[Link] do you evaluate success?
 [Link] a difficult work situation or project and how you overcame
it.
[Link] a time when your workload was heavy and how you
handled it.

Questions About Your Work History

Is your work history stable, has it prepared you for the job you're interviewing for, and
do you have any gaps in your employment history that the company should be
concerned about? If not, prepare to answer questions about what you were doing when
you weren't in the workforce.

1. Questions about your work history.

2. Questions about your resume.
3. What were your expectations for the job and to what extent were
they met?
4. What were your responsibilities?
5. What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you
handle them?
6. What have you learned from your mistakes?
7. What did you like or dislike about your previous job?
8. Which was most / least rewarding?
9. What was the biggest accomplishment/failure in this position?
[Link] about job demotions.
[Link] have you impacted worker safety?
[Link] the gap in your employment history.

Management and Teamwork Questions

Are you a team player? Do you work well with others? Do you prefer to work in a
solitary environment or as part of a team? Your work style, and how you get along with
others, including co-workers, managers, and customers or clients is important to all
employers. Here are some of the questions employers ask about getting along at work.

1. Who was your best boss and who was the worst?
2. Describe your ideal boss.
3. If you know your boss is 100% wrong about something how would
you handle it?
4. What do you expect from a supervisor?
5. Have you ever had difficulty working with a manager?
6. How did you fit in with the company culture?
7. Describe how you managed a problem employee.
8. Do you like working in a fast-paced team environment?
9. Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?
[Link] some examples of teamwork.
[Link] teamwork interview questions.
 Wherever you’re applying, the answer to this question should be a “Yes!”

Even if you’re applying for a completely solo role, chances are, you’re still
going to have to work in a team occasionally.

We’d recommend being very specific about your answer here - don’t just say
yes. Give the interviewer an exact example of when you excelled at working
with a team.

Possible answers:
 Sample Answer 1:
“I’m much better at working in a team than alone, actually. That’s what I
love about working in advertising - everyone has their own specific type of a
creative spark, and when you combine it all, magic happens!

I’m good at both leading and following in terms of creativity and

brainstorming. I’m also super receptive to others ideas, and do my best to
help them execute it without nay-saying or criticism.”

 Sample Answer 2:
“Yep, definitely. I excel at team-work.

This one time while working at [Company X], I was assigned to an existing
team working on a web application for a business process management
company.

They were working on a tight deadline, and needed help on the API side.

I optimised their development cycles and oversaw a team of three developers

while collaborating with the other two dev teams.

Everything went pretty well, and we managed to finish the project on time.”

Why You Should Be Hired

Why should you be hired over the other applicants? What makes you the best candidate
for the job? Here's when you'll have the opportunity to make a case for getting a job
offer, and the chance to sell yourself to the interviewer.

1. Why should we hire you?

2. Why shouldn't we hire you?
3. What can you contribute to this company?
 A good rule of thumb here is to stay away from the extremes. Think you’re a good fit
for the job? Say that “you have the right experience.”

Whatever you do, don’t oversell yourself:

“I’m the best salesman you’ve ever met!”

Instead, make a general statement (I’m a great fit for the position because…) and talk
about your experiences and achievements.

Here are 3 general points you can mention:

1. How you’re super passionate about working for the company (and why).
2. How your skills fit their requirements.
3. How you’re going to help the company solve their existing problems. Improve a
metric, setup a process, etc.
Possible answers:
 Sample Answer 1:
Well, as a start, I have all the skills and work experience required for the job. I’ve
worked as a Sales Manager for 5+ years, and over the past 2, I’ve closed several deals
totalling in 6-figures.

Oh, and on top of that, I have experience working with tech companies, so I’ll be able to
pick up all the product specifics much faster than the other candidates.

 Sample Answer 2:
I have just the right skill-set to excel as an executive assistant. While I haven’t
previously worked as a personal assistant, I pretty much fit the bill for the role.

I’m extremely organized, having managed several project teams in my university. I led
the organization of Event #1 and Event #2. This involved continuous communication
with 12+ companies, 30 speakers, and 15+ sponsors.

I’m very meticulous and organized, and I’m more than capable of helping the CEO get
the most our of their free time.

The New Job and the Company

What do you know about the company, why do you want the job, and what would you
do if you were to be hired, are just some of the questions you'll be asked about the
position and employer. Take the time to research the employer prior to the interview, so
that you can ask informed questions about the job and company.

1. How is our company better than your current employer?

2. What interests you about this job?
3. What do you know about this company?
4. What do you know about this company? (for sales jobs)
 5. Why do you want this job?
6. Why do you want to work here?
7. What challenges are you looking for in a position?
8. What do you see yourself doing within the first 30 days on the job?
9. What can we expect from you in the first 60 days on the job?
[Link] you willing to travel?
[Link] is good customer service?
[Link] would be your ideal company culture?
[Link] could you start work?
[Link] there anything I haven't told you about the job or company that
you would like to know?

Questions About The Future

Are you going to stick around if you're hired is something most employers want to
know. All these questions will gauge your interest in making a commitment.

1. Tell me about the trends in your profession and industry.

2. What are you looking for in your next job? What is important to
you?
3. What is your professional development plan?
4. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
5. How do you plan to achieve your goals?
6. What will you do if you don't get this position?
7. Where else are you interviewing?

Describing your goals for the future and why you want this job

Here’s your moment to tell the interviewer why you want the advertised position.
Maybe you want to gain experience in your field, learn a particular skill, believe you are
a great fit for the company or particularly respect them in their industry. These phrases
can help:

 I’m looking to further my skills as a barista/in hospitality, as a childcare

worker/in early childhood education
 I’m want to further my career in administration/as an administrator, in retail/as
a branch manager
 I believe your company is an important player in its industry
 I feel my skills set is a perfect fit for your team and I can contribute by…

It’s very important to emphasize the last point – your interviewer will want to be
convinced that you really want the role. Don’t overdo it, of course, but do make sure
you make this point clear.
 The Final Question

The last question you'll most likely be asked is whether you have any questions. Here's
how to respond.

 Do you have any questions for me?

Possible questions to ask at the end of an interview:

1. What does a regular day in this company look like?
2. What’s the best thing about working for the company?
3. What’s the worst thing about working for the company?
4. What would you say are the biggest challenges a person in this position might face?
5. What are the most important skills and qualities one must have to succeed in this
position?
6. What do you like best about working in this company?
7. What are the most pressing issues and projects that need to be addressed?
8. Do you have training programs available to employees?
9. What sort of budget is there for my department?
[Link] kind of opportunities do you have for future development?
[Link] are the performance expectations for someone in this position?
[Link] departments usually collaborate with one another?
[Link] you celebrate birthdays or retirements in the office?
[Link] employees usually hang out with each other outside of work?
[Link] there anything else I can help you with at this stage?
[Link] is the next step in the hiring process?

An Interviewer and an Interviewee

Interviewer: Welcome to ABC Controls, David. I am Tom.

Interviewee: Hello, it's nice to meet you.

Interviewer: Nice to meet you too, how are you doing today?

Interviewee: I am doing well, and yourself?

Interviewer: Great, thanks. I hope we didn't keep you waiting for long?
Interviewee: No, I had the chance to talk to one of your engineers while

waiting.

Interviewer: That's good. David, shall we start?

Interviewee: Yeah, sure.

Interviewer: First of all, let me introduce myself. I am the manager of our

engineering department here and we have an open position, so we have been

interviewing applicants to fill the position as quickly as possible.

Interviewee: Yes sir, I read about the position on your website, and I think I

am a good fit.

Interviewer: We currently have several ongoing projects and the team is

working hard. We are hoping to keep busy for a long time.

Interviewee: What are the essential qualifications required for the position?

Interviewer: This is an entry-level engineering position, we do provide a lot

of training here. But we do require that you have at least a bachelors degree

in computer engineering. Previous experience in the field is a plus.

Interviewee: What kind of experience would you count as a work in the

field?

Interviewer: Even though we provide training, it would be great if you had

some hands-on programming experience, knowledge of database systems or

skills on developing applications.

Interviewee: My final school project was actually developing a mobile

application, so I am fairly competent in developing mobile and web

applications.

Interviewer: That's good to hear, which school did you graduate from?

Interviewee: I was a student at DEF University, and I graduated with a

bachelor degree in computer science. I worked as a computer lab tutor in

school for about 2 years. Guiding students through their projects helped me

get experience in several programming languages.

Interviewer: What are you looking for in a job?

Interviewee: The job should definitely help me grow in my career. I will be

happy to learn and grow as I work in a passionate company like yours.

Interviewer: You are right. There is plenty of room for advancement in our

company. What are your strengths? Why should I hire you?

Interviewee: I am a diligent person and a fast learner. I am very eager to

learn. My friends also find me very easy to work with.

Interviewer: Very well. Now, do you mind working overtime?

Interviewee: No, I do not.

Interviewer: Because, sometimes we get overwhelmed with heavy

workload.

Interviewee: I understand that's the nature of the job. When I was going to

school, I took quite a few courses each semester while working at least
twenty hours every week. And, I handled that situation very well.

Interviewer: Do you have any questions for me?

Interviewee: No, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the

requirements. I believe that I can handle it with ease, and the fact that you

provide all the training sounds excellent. I hope to have the opportunity to

work for you.

Interviewer: David, It is nice to meet you. I can tell that you are a good

candidate. Expect to hear from us within a week or so about the job.

Interviewee: Nice meeting you too. Thank you for your time.

Interviewer: Thank you for coming.