Job Interview Practice Questions

1. Tell me about yourself.

2. What is your visa status?
3. Describe your work experience.
4. Why do you want this job?
5. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
6. Have you ever had a problem with a co-worker? How did you solve it?
7. How would you handle a situation where you made a mistake? (like
dropping a plate of food? – this example for jobs in hospitality)
8. What did you do at your last job?
9. What do you think are the most important qualities for this job?
10. Why did you leave your last job?
11. What three words describe you?
12. How would you deal with a difficult customer?
13. What makes a good employee?
14. Where did you hear about this business/company?
15. Do you work better alone or with others?
16. Tell me about an achievement you are proud of.
17. What is your availability? Are you available to work at the weekend?
18. When can you start working?
19. What do you like about this business/company?
20. Do you have any questions for me?
 Job Interview Practice Rubric
Interview Skill 1 2 3
Needs Improvement Developing Excellent

Usually - most of the

None Sometimes interview
Eye Contact

Slouched and tired, seems Some enthusiasm and Looks interested and
uninterested interest are evident actively listens
Body Language

Incomplete sentences, yes or Mostly clear, with some Clear sentences with
no answers incomplete sentences description
Clarity of Speech

The ability to interpret Manners are evident

No proper introduction, social cues and manners throughout the interview,
slang used use please/ thank you, etc.
Manners

Some practice at home It is evident that the

No practice at home interviewee practiced at
Preparation
home

Not dressed professionally Some effort to dress Dressed professionally and

Dress professionally neatly
 Job Interview Practice Scoresheet
Name: __________________________________
Interviewed by:___________________________

Comments:

/3
Eye Contact
Comments:

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Body Language
Comments:

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Clarity of Speech
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Manners
Comments:

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Preparation
Comments:

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Dress
 Job Interview Practice Scoresheet
Name: __________________________________
Interviewed by:___________________________

Comments:

/3
Eye Contact
Comments:

/3
Body Language
Comments:

/3
Clarity of Speech
Comments:

/3
Manners
Comments:

/3
Preparation
Comments:

/3
Dress