project at the beginning of their shift, clearly stateexpectations for the project, and then follow up thateverythingwould getdone,andIcould managemuchmoreefficientlyandactuallyaccomplishmuchmore.3o. What were your reasons for selecting your college oruniversity?Sample excellent response (tells how education specificallywill benefit the employer):My college hasalways had areputationas having an excellent accounting department, soI knew that if I enrolled there, I would achieve first-classpreparation for my chosen career field.It is also a highlyaccredited school known for satisfying employers with thepreparation of its graduates that's why companies likeyours recruit at my school the school produces topgraduates. The school offers an excellent liberal-artsbackground, which research shows equips graduates withnumerousqualities,suchasversatilityandstrongcritical-thinking skills. Finally, having visited the campusbefore enrolling,Iknewthatthebusinessschool emphasizedgroup projects. During my four years in the school, iparticipated in more than35groupprojects,whichtaught meinvaluableteamwork,communication,andinterpersonalskills.31. If you could change or improve anything about yourcollege,whatwoulditbe?Sample excellent response:My major department had awonderful internship program,andI was able to completethree valuable internships with my department's guidance.Some other departments inthe business schooldon't haveinternship programs that are as strong as my department's.I'd like to see all the departments have strong internshipprograms so all my school's business grads would have thesameopportunitiesthatIhad
project at the beginning of their shift, clearly state expectations for the project, and then follow up that everything would get done, and I could manage much more efficiently and actually accomplish much more. 30. What were your reasons for selecting your college or university? Sample excellent response (tells how education specifically will benefit the employer): My college has always had a reputation as having an excellent accounting department, so I knew that if I enrolled there, I would achieve first-class preparation for my chosen career field. It is also a highly accredited school known for satisfying employers with the preparation of its graduates — that’s why companies like yours recruit at my school — the school produces top graduates. The school offers an excellent liberal-arts background, which research shows equips graduates with numerous qualities, such as versatility and strong critical-thinking skills. Finally, having visited the campus before enrolling, I knew that the business school emphasized group projects. During my four years in the school, I participated in more than 35 group projects, which taught me invaluable teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills. 31. If you could change or improve anything about your college, what would it be? Sample excellent response: My major department had a wonderful internship program, and I was able to complete three valuable internships with my department’s guidance. Some other departments in the business school don’t have internship programs that are as strong as my department’s. I’d like to see all the departments have strong internship programs so all my school’s business grads would have the same opportunities that I had
32.How will the academic program and coursework you'vetakenbenefityourcareer?Sample excellent response(responseis very specifictothejob he is interviewing for): As you will note on my resume, I'vetakennotonlytherequiredcoreclassesforthefinancefield,I've also gone above and beyond by double majoring inaccounting.I doubled majored since I knew that the financialconsultingfieldrequiresmuchknowledgeof portfolioanalysisand understanding of the tax laws.I believe that my successin both areas of study have specifically prepared me for thisarea. But it's not just taking the classes in these two areasthat allows meto offer Merrill Lynch clients more.Iminored inSpanish to understand the growing hispanic clientele intheCentral Floridaarea, which as you are well aware is agrowing source of revenue forthe industry.If you like,I canelaborate on other aspects of my education further.33. Which college classes or subjects did you like best?Why?Sample excellent response:My favorite classes have beenthe ones pertaining to my major, which is marketing. Theseclasseshavelaidthegroundworkformy careerinmarketing.They have also taught me skills that I can bring to myemployer, ranging from communication skills to interactingwith others.34. Are you the type of student for whom conductingindependentresearchhas been a positiveexperience?Sample excellent response: Yes,I love it. I thoroughlyenjoyed my senior research in college while many others inmy class weremiserable.I was nevertired of learningmoreabout my topic and found it exhilarating to be researchingsomethingthat hadnot beenstudied before
32. How will the academic program and coursework you’ve taken benefit your career? Sample excellent response (response is very specific to the job he is interviewing for): As you will note on my resume, I’ve taken not only the required core classes for the finance field, I’ve also gone above and beyond by double majoring in accounting. I doubled majored since I knew that the financial consulting field requires much knowledge of portfolio analysis and understanding of the tax laws. I believe that my success in both areas of study have specifically prepared me for this area. But it’s not just taking the classes in these two areas that allows me to offer Merrill Lynch clients more. I minored in Spanish to understand the growing hispanic clientele in theCentral Floridaarea, which as you are well aware is a growing source of revenue for the industry. If you like, I can elaborate on other aspects of my education further. 33. Which college classes or subjects did you like best? Why? Sample excellent response: My favorite classes have been the ones pertaining to my major, which is marketing. These classes have laid the groundwork for my career in marketing. They have also taught me skills that I can bring to my employer, ranging from communication skills to interacting with others. 34. Are you the type of student for whom conducting independent research has been a positive experience? Sample excellent response: Yes, I love it. I thoroughly enjoyed my senior research in college while many others in my class were miserable. I was never tired of learning more about my topic and found it exhilarating to be researching something that had not been studied before
35.Describe the type of professor that has created the mostbeneficiallearningexperienceforyou.Sampleexcellentresponse:Myfavoriteprofessorsweretheoneswhogavemehands-onlearning experiencesthatI canapplytomycareer.Anyperson canmakeyoumemorizethequadratic equation,but someone who can show you howtouse it,and why,weretheprofessorsIliked.Ilikedteacherswho realizedthat sometimes there is morethen one answerand everyonethinks differently.36. Do you think that your grades are a indication of youracademicachievement?Sample excellent response:Ihave focused much of myenergy on work and obtaining real-world experience.1commendmyclassmateswhohaveearnedhighGPAs,butIalso feel it's importantto be well-rounded.In addition to workexperience, Iparticipated in sports and extracurricularactivities in school. These activities taught me leadership,communication,andteamworkskills.Sometimesmyheavyloadhasnot allowedmetokeepupwithsomeofmystudiesbut I have learned an enormous amount that I can apply inmy future industry.As you will discover if you talk to mysupervisors, my ability to work effectively is much morereflectiveofmyfuturepotentialthanismyGPA.37. What plans do you have for continued study? Anadvanceddegree?Sample excellent response:Iplan to continue my educationfor the rest of my life. In any technology-related field, keepingup to date through continuing education is of the utmostimportance. Continuing education can include on-the-jobtraining,courses sponsored by the employer, and coursestaken in newtechnologies as they emerge.Iplanto be notonly a career employeebut a careerstudentsothat Ican bethe best information systems analyst I can be.I will ensure,however, that any education I pursue not only doesn't
35. Describe the type of professor that has created the most beneficial learning experience for you. Sample excellent response: My favorite professors were the ones who gave me hands-on learning experiences that I can apply to my career. Any person can make you memorize the quadratic equation, but someone who can show you how to use it, and why, were the professors I liked. I liked teachers who realized that sometimes there is more then one answer and everyone thinks differently. 36. Do you think that your grades are a indication of your academic achievement? Sample excellent response: I have focused much of my energy on work and obtaining real-world experience. I commend my classmates who have earned high GPAs, but I also feel it’s important to be well-rounded. In addition to work experience, I participated in sports and extracurricular activities in school. These activities taught me leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Sometimes my heavy load has not allowed me to keep up with some of my studies, but I have learned an enormous amount that I can apply in my future industry. As you will discover if you talk to my supervisors, my ability to work effectively is much more reflective of my future potential than is my GPA. 37. What plans do you have for continued study? An advanced degree? Sample excellent response: I plan to continue my education for the rest of my life. In any technology-related field, keeping up to date through continuing education is of the utmost importance. Continuing education can include on-the-job training, courses sponsored by the employer, and courses taken in new technologies as they emerge. I plan to be not only a career employee but a career student so that I can be the best information systems analyst I can be. I will ensure, however, that any education I pursue not only doesn’t
interfere with my job or the company's policies, but willenhancemyvalueasanemployee.38.Before you can make a productive contributionto thecompany, what degree of training do you feel you willrequire?Sample excellent response:My background has beenfocused on preparing me for the financial consulting industry,soIcanbeproductive right away.Ialreadyhaveobtained theeducational credentials and skills to allowme to become animmediate asset to Merrill Lynch. After interning for asemester, I am well aware of the shared beliefs of theorganization and its corporate values.I already have a verygood working knowledge of the financial consulting business.I am confident of my ability to get up to speed quickly in anyassignmentwithwhich I'mnotfamiliar.39.Describethe characteristics ofa successful manager.Sample excellent response:A successful manager shouldhave the vision and capabilities to formulate strategies toreachhisorherobjectives andcommunicatetheseideastohis orherteammembers.Inadditiontoservingas apositiverole model for co-workers, successful managers must also becapable of inspiring others to recognize,develop, and applytheir talents totheirutmost potential to reach a common goal.These are the traits I hope to demonstrate whenI'm amanager.40.Why did you decideto seek a position inthis field?Sample excellent response: I want to work in the marketingand PR industrybecause eversinceItook myfirst marketingcourse in college,I have felt very passionate toward theindustry and cannot imagine myself doing anything else.41.Tell me what you know about our company
interfere with my job or the company’s policies, but will enhance my value as an employee. 38. Before you can make a productive contribution to the company, what degree of training do you feel you will require? Sample excellent response: My background has been focused on preparing me for the financial consulting industry, so I can be productive right away. I already have obtained the educational credentials and skills to allow me to become an immediate asset to Merrill Lynch. After interning for a semester, I am well aware of the shared beliefs of the organization and its corporate values. I already have a very good working knowledge of the financial consulting business. I am confident of my ability to get up to speed quickly in any assignment with which I’m not familiar. 39. Describe the characteristics of a successful manager. Sample excellent response: A successful manager should have the vision and capabilities to formulate strategies to reach his or her objectives and communicate these ideas to his or her team members. In addition to serving as a positive role model for co-workers, successful managers must also be capable of inspiring others to recognize, develop, and apply their talents to their utmost potential to reach a common goal. These are the traits I hope to demonstrate when I’m a manager. 40. Why did you decide to seek a position in this field? Sample excellent response: I want to work in the marketing and PR industry because ever since I took my first marketing course in college, I have felt very passionate toward the industry and cannot imagine myself doing anything else. 41. Tell me what you know about our company
Sample excellent response: You're large and respectedworldwide. You're both a clinical and teaching hospital. Overthe last 60 to 70 years you've produced award-winningresearch. In reviewing your Web site, I've familiarized myselfwith many of your corporate goals and objectives.?[Submitted by"Judy"]42.Why did youdecide to seek a position in this company?Sample excellent response:Iam convinced that there wouldbe no better place to work than Accenture.You are the topconsulting firm in theUnited States. You provide youremployeeswiththetoolstheyneedto staycompetitiveandsharpen their skills while working in an open, team-basedenvironment.Iam also aware that you provide a mentorforall new employees, and I would embrace any opportunity towork witha mentorand eventuallybecomeonemyself.43.Do you have ageographicpreference?Sampleexcellent response:AlthoughIwould preferto stay inthe Mid-Atlantic area, I would not rule out otherpossibilities.44. Why do you think you might like to live in the communityin whichour company is located?Sample excellentresponse:Justafewweeks ago,Ihadtheopportunityto spendseveral days inyourcommunity,andIfell in love with it. I love the fact that you have a thrivingriverfront.I'm impressed with the many cultural opportunitieshere opera, theater, art, and independent films. I've alsoalreadybecome afan of theSaints andthe other sportsteams based here.I have conducted significant Internetresearch on this city, so I am quite comfortable with yourlocation.45.Would it bea problemforyoutorelocate?Sample excellent response: I'm open to opportunities withinthe company; if those opportunities involve relocation, 1wouldcertainlyconsiderit
Sample excellent response: You’re large and respected worldwide. You’re both a clinical and teaching hospital. Over the last 60 to 70 years you’ve produced award-winning research. In reviewing your Web site, I’ve familiarized myself with many of your corporate goals and objectives.? [Submitted by "Judy"] 42. Why did you decide to seek a position in this company? Sample excellent response: I am convinced that there would be no better place to work than Accenture. You are the top consulting firm in theUnited States. You provide your employees with the tools they need to stay competitive and sharpen their skills while working in an open, team-based environment. I am also aware that you provide a mentor for all new employees, and I would embrace any opportunity to work with a mentor and eventually become one myself. 43. Do you have a geographic preference? Sample excellent response: Although I would prefer to stay in the Mid-Atlantic area, I would not rule out other possibilities. 44. Why do you think you might like to live in the community in which our company is located? Sample excellent response: Just a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to spend several days in your community, and I fell in love with it. I love the fact that you have a thriving riverfront. I’m impressed with the many cultural opportunities here — opera, theater, art, and independent films. I’ve also already become a fan of the Saints and the other sports teams based here. I have conducted significant Internet research on this city, so I am quite comfortable with your location. 45. Would it be a problem for you to relocate? Sample excellent response: I’m open to opportunities within the company; if those opportunities involve relocation, I would certainly consider it