Cooperative Education & Careers Division

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1. What do you know about this company/organisation?
2. Why do you want to work for us?
3. What do you expect from your placement with us?
4. Why did you choose to study this course?
5. If I were to talk to a former employer, how would they describe the way you carried out your work?
6. This work environment can be hectic. Can you give me a specific example of you working effectively under pressure?
7. In this job, you will need to adhere to strict schedules and deadlines. Give me an example of any time management skill you have learned.
8. Tell us about a time when you worked as part of a team and found it challenging.
9. Tell us about a time when you overcame what seemed to be an insurmountable obstacle.
10. Tell us about a time when you had to deal with an irate customer and how you handled this.
11. What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?
12. What motivates you?
13. You will be working in another country if you are offered a placement with our company. How do you think you would cope with this?
14. This company is located in a small rural town. How do you feel about that?