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The following are common interview questions that you should be prepared to answer. It is helpful to think of good answers ahead of time. Do not let the interview be the first time you have actually formulated an answer into words. Sit down with a friend, a significant other, or a roommate, and go through the following questions:

Q: Tell me about yourself.

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Q: How would you describe your ideal job?

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Q: Why did you choose this career?

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Q: What goals do you have in your career?

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Q: How do you evaluate success?

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Q: Describe a situation in which you were successful.

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Q: What do you think it takes to be successful in this career?

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Q: What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction in your life?

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Q: If you had to live your life over again, what would you change?

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Q: Would you rather work with information or with people?

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Q: Are you a team player?

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Q: What motivates you?

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Q: Why should I hire you?

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Q: Are you a goal-oriented person?

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Q: What do you see yourself doing 5 years from now?

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Q: How do you handle conflict?

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Q: Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or professor? How did you resolve it?

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Q: What major problem have you had to deal with recently?

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Q: How do you handle pressure?

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Q: What is your greatest strength?

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Q: What is your greatest weakness?

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Q: If I were to ask one of your professors to describe you, what would he or she say?

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Q: Why did you choose to attend your college?

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Q: How has your education prepared you for your career?

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Q: What were your favorite classes? Why?

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Q: Who were your favorite professors? Why?

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Q: Why is your GPA not higher?

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Q: Do you have any plans for further education?

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Q: How much training do you think you will need to become a productive employee?

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Q: What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have?

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Q: What do you know about our company?

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Q: Why are you interested in our company?

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Q: Will you relocate? Is that something that you would consider in the future?

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Q: Are you willing to travel? If so, how much?

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Q: Is money important to you?

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Q: How much money do you need to make to be happy?

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Q: What kind of salary are you looking for?

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