Find a job posting you would be interested in applying for. Write a list of 10 questions you believe an interviewer might ask. Write your answer to each of the questions.

I would like to apply for the post of a clerk in the accounts division of a financial company. I believe the interviewer would ask me the following questions.

Tell me something about yourself.

I am a young and ambitious person. I believe that hard work always pays off and have lived by this all my life. I have always worked hard to ace my tests and get good grades. I am applying for this job because I see a lot of opportunity for growth, because I noticed that the company’s sales have grown by at least 10 percent in the last three years.

How did you get to know about the company?

I came to know about this job opening from a list of notifications through email.

What do you like about the company?

The company believes in success through efforts. I really like the company mission because it matches with my personal values. I value a strong work ethic, and the mission of the company indicates that it strives to become the number-one financial company in the world.

Why do you want this job?

I enjoy working with numbers, which is why I chose finance as my field for work. I want to be a successful financial analyst and I believe that this opportunity with your company may benefit from my skills and ambition.

Why should you be selected over the other candidates?

As I mentioned before, I believe in hard work. I know that anything can be achieved with sheer hard work. I am dedicated toward performing to the best of my abilities and getting the best results for myself and my company. As an example, in school, I not only earned excellent grades, I also excelled on the soccer team while also volunteering for my church. I was very busy, but I believe these things were important and always worked hard to do my best.

What is your biggest strength?

I am a very patient person. Even in stressful situations, I manage to keep my cool. I have had the chance to practice these skills while working with others on group projects and on the soccer field.

What is your major weakness?

I am a little shy and public speaking is not my area of expertise.

What is your biggest achievement to date?

Winning the state-level math quiz has been my biggest achievement to date.

Where do you see yourself in five years from now?

I see myself as a successful Financial Analyst, perhaps as a supervisor if the company needs my leadership skills.

What’s your dream job?

My dream job is being Finance Director of a large financial firm with at least $1 billion in assets.

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