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I was always able to learn quickly and carry out my job responsibilities.

I am punctual, dependable and can be counted upon to finish what I start. I get a great deal of satisfaction from knowing that I have done something well and on time.It was my responsibility to finish the orders and make sure they all met quality and safety standards within a specific deadline. On occasion, I had to familiarize myself with the product and the production process.

Interviewers ask this question to see if your activities and hobbies might help the company and to get an idea of what kind of person you are outside your work life. Describe any volunteer work you do and any hobbies or interests that might relate to the job in some way. Stick to active hobbies, such as playing sports, carpentry,gardening, etc. Avoid mentioning inactive and non-creative activities such as watching television.

► The advantages of working in a group. Explain how the various individuals in a group complement one another in carrying out certain tasks.

► Give specific examples of your personal experience in a group.

I appreciate getting instruction and criticism when it is done fairly and constructively.

Stress that no job is ever boring because you always learn new skills.

This question indicates that the job involves working with money or valuable merchandise. Very likely the employer's insurance company requires that only bondable people be hired as a condition of their insurance policy.As long as you do not have a criminal record, and you have not previously been denied a bond, you should answer "yes" to this question.

Caution: If you answer yes when you are not legally bondable it is very likely that the employer will discover this.

► I hope to become very good at my job and perhaps take some schooling to become more skilled in my field of work.

► I intend to learn (name of area or skills) very well so that I can be promoted to a higher position in (name skill or department).

These should be your transferable skills such as:

► Reliable,

► Punctual,

► Organized,

► Friendly,

► Honest,

► Cooperative,

► Outgoing,

► Easy to get along with,

► Hardworking,

► Energetic,

► Take pride in my work,

► Responsible,

► Respected,

► Dedicated.

Do not get into this subject unless you are forced to. Even then you want to leave an impression that you are flexible in this area.

► Travelling.

► Foreign languages.

► Football.

► Winning any competitions i.e. chess, karate.

► Running marathons.

► A member of any societies or charities.

Talk about your experience, qualifications, and accomplishments-Not your childhood, family and friends.

Talk about the interesting details of the job and why they fascinate you.

Use your fingers and count off the skills-1...2...3...

Using your fingers, name a skill then list your qualifications. Move to the next skill.

Call the Chamber of Commerce or Economic Development. Get the information on the company size, its key products or services, the markets where it competes and its overall reputation.

Friend, relative, newspaper story, advertisements-anything to show that they are not a random choice.

Several for back-up, but this is where I really want to work, this is where my hopes are.

A long time. This is the job I've been hoping for.

School activities show that you're sociable and that you enjoy being part of a group, and that you can work with other people. This is important in the work place.