Appendix B

Interview Questions

This is a list of interview questions in random order so you do not get stuck on any particular flow and start to expect specific questions. For practice, have a friend read you these questions so you can answer them. The goal is to run through this list enough times so that no question will take you by surprise but not so often that your response becomes scripted. Once you have eliminated the “ums” and “uhs” from your answers, you’ve gone far enough.

Common Interview Questions

• Why are you interested in this job?

• Why is there a gap in your employment history?

• What is your favorite thing about working in this industry?

• What do you most dislike about working in this industry?

• Are you good at handling pressure? ...

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