- 01What extracurricular activities were you involved in?“Outside class, I ran the debate club's budget for two years.”
- 02Why did you choose your major?“I chose economics because I kept wondering why prices change the way they do.”
- 03If you could redo college, what would you major in?“If I went back to college, I'd probably choose the same major.”
- 04What course did you like the most?“My favorite course was one on public speaking, which surprised me.”
- 05What course did you like the least?“The course I found hardest was accounting, but I'm glad I stuck with it.”
- 06How will your performance in your worst class affect your performance on this job?“That grade taught me to ask for help earlier, and I still do.”
- 07How would your best friend describe you?“If you asked my best friend, she'd say I remember everything.”
- 08How would your professor describe you?“My thesis advisor would say I ask a lot of questions, and I don't give up.”
- 09How would your mother describe you?“My mom would say I've always been stubborn, in a useful way.”
- 10Why are you applying for a job that you didn't major in?“My degree is in history, but the skills I use most came from research.”
- 11During college, how did you spend your summer vacations?“Most summers I worked, and one summer I volunteered at a clinic.”
- 12What did you learn from your internship?“The biggest thing my internship taught me was to ask before I assume.”
- 13Did you do any internships?“I didn't do a formal internship, but I've done similar work part-time.”
- 14If you could learn a new skill, what would it be?“If I could learn one new skill this year, I'd pick public speaking.”