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15 Toughest Interview Questions (and Answers!)
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1. Why do you want to work in this industry?
Bad answer:
“I love school. Even as a kid, I really liked education.”
Don’t just say you like it. Anyone can do that. Focus instead on your history with that particular industry, and if you can, tell a success story.
Good answer:
“I’ve always loved education, but my interest in teaching really started when I volunteered at a neighborhood school. I knew the kids were amazing, but that the programs could be enhanced. So I worked with management to come up with a strategy that increased learning activities for the students and special programs once a week. It was great to be able to contribute positively to an industry I feel so passionate about, and to help promote a school I really believed in.”
“I love school. Even as a kid, I really liked education.”
Don’t just say you like it. Anyone can do that. Focus instead on your history with that particular industry, and if you can, tell a success story.
Good answer:
“I’ve always loved education, but my interest in teaching really started when I volunteered at a neighborhood school. I knew the kids were amazing, but that the programs could be enhanced. So I worked with management to come up with a strategy that increased learning activities for the students and special programs once a week. It was great to be able to contribute positively to an industry I feel so passionate about, and to help promote a school I really believed in.”
geraldine_linda
5 months ago
6 comments
this interview questions truly harness mu potential of being able to anser right an interview like this , so thanks
AndyRichards2011
5 months ago
18 comments
These questions and answers were incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!
etrapp
6 months ago
66 comments
I swear I've been asked every one of these questions at every single interview I've been to! If you practice answering these questions you should do just fine!
mylenepinto
6 months ago
22 comments
Interesting questions and answers...but let me tell you that I've been successful in two interviews already after answering questions from the heart.
texasleaguer
6 months ago
2 comments
Just starting out with the education job fair scene after 30+ years in the corporate world. This is most helpful.
seucanm
6 months ago
58 comments
Thank you for these hints which will help me pass the next job interview, I hope.
roshun
6 months ago
4 comments
thank u so much it was great help.
awills
6 months ago
6 comments
This is article is wonderful. Thank you for great information and know this will help me to prepare for my next interview!!
Tom_Goodhue
6 months ago
2 comments
Thank you so much for this insight. Overall, I think employers desire employees that are focused
on the job itself and how much of yourself you would put into that job for the success of the big picture.
Samantha
6 months ago
30 comments
I've read similar articles in the past and this is one of the better ones. I like that it gives examples of both positive and negative responses.
kmfelder55
6 months ago
62 comments
These are really excellent questions. These question motivate me to create a portfolio!