Common Interview Questions

Common Interview Questions

1. 1.

   Tell me about your dream job.

   The interviewer would like to know how this particular position fits in with your employment goals and dreams.
   
   This open-ended question can be tricky to navigate! First, you need to remember that you are not talking to a friend about all of your hopes and dreams. Instead, you are giving a professional answer that ties into the role in question.
   
   For instance, maybe you want to be a dolphin trainer, but this reception job has nothing to do with dolphins. What do you do? The right approach is to discuss what excites you most about this exact role. Keep your answer brief and focused while showing enthusiasm for the position.
   
   

   

   Rachelle's Answer

   "My dream job is to work for a company that will allow me to grow in the hospitality industry while applying the knowledge I gained while earning my Hospitality Management diploma. I am most excited about this role with your hotel group because it will allow me to put into practice everything I learned about guest services, business management, human resources, and hospitality marketing."

   

   Rachelle's Answer

    for a Admin interview

   "My dream job is not necessarily a specific function but more focused on the workplace vibe and company culture. I set my sights on your organization after I saw your name on the city's 'Top 25 Employer' list. I researched your methods and mission and was very impressed. This company would be a dream 'fit' for me."

   

   Rachelle's Answer

    for a Manager interview

   "My dream job is one where I have the tools and support to be a great mentor to my team members. I am passionate about investing in my top performers, so a dream employer would be an organization that supports this passion. Would you agree that this describes your company?"

   

   Rachelle's Answer

    for a Marketing interview

   "My dream job is one where I can exercise my creativity in a variety of ways. I appreciate that your company works in pods and that you allow engaged team players to try their hand at a variety of tasks that interest them. I look forward to joining your talented and diverse team."

   

   Rachelle's Answer

    for a Retail interview

   "I love retail and fashion, which is why I applied to your company. Although it isn't my dream to be a floor sales representative all of my career, I am deeply interested in working my way up in your organization, perhaps in a merchandising or even a buyer role one day."

   

   Rachelle's Answer

    for a Sales interview

   "Being a business development representative IS my dream job! I am thrilled to be considered for this role and career path with your company. The fact that you will provide international travel and continued education opportunities makes this position even more enticing."

   

   Rachelle's Answer

    for a Teacher interview

   "My dream is to be an educator in a school that focuses' less on traditional learning methods and allows for creativity in the classroom. When I read an article about the new teaching methods you have implemented in your classes, I knew I had to apply."

   Anonymous Answer
   "My dream job is the position that will allow me to grow and learn new aspects of industry and help apply my current education knowledge. I am most excited about this role with your company as it ticks all the boxes as a practice manager."
   
   Rachelle's Answer
   This is a good start; however, adding in more detail will improve your response. For instance, in what ways do you want to grow? What would you like to learn? Which parts of your current education and knowledge will you be able to apply most frequently in this role?
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   Anonymous Answer
   "My dream job is to work with a team to bring something different and unique to the company. I believe that as a Boeing Defence Australia employee, I will be able to join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world-class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. I believe that joining your company would be a great chance for me to make my mark and work with a diverse team united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence."
   
   Rachelle's Answer
   Your passion for this job and the company shines through! You focus a lot on the feelings of the role and the environment instead of specific responsibilities, which is a great way to avoid pigeonholing yourself into one particular job title. The interviewer should be able to picture you flourishing in their work environment for many years to come, in this role, and through future advancements.
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   Anonymous Answer
   "My dream job is one where I am working with a team to build a product that makes a difference. I have the opportunity to explore how to deliver this product more efficiently while getting everyone on the team involved and feeling equally satisfied with their contributions as well."
   
   Rachelle's Answer
   These are excellent details to include in your response. You know what you want, and the interviewer will appreciate that.
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   Anonymous Answer
   "My dream job is to work in a position where I can have a long-lasting and meaningful impact on people. 5-10 years from now, I want to be able to look back and say, wow, I was responsible for this deal, or I helped make this investment happen. And this firm is a great place to do that because I know I'll always be working at the forefront of technology. In the finance department, I'll be part of a team that makes investments in technology, such as rolling out a new 5G network, which will change the way we all live and work. This is something that really excites me and is something I really want to be a part of."
   
   Rachelle's Answer
   Very well said! You do a nice job describing your ideal workplace scenario while also tying in how this particular role will be a perfect fit.
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   Anonymous Answer
   "My dream job is to work with talented creative people and individuals that I can learn from."
   
   Rachelle's Answer
   This response is a good start! Next, try to unpack further what that looks like for you. What types of talents do these creative individuals have? What areas of work or specific topics would you like to learn?
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   Anonymous Answer
   "A dream job would be one where I can contribute to growing the business in more than one way. Being in sales or a BDM is a dream job because it allows me to focus on being the face of the company. I have a passion for working with people and strive to become successful with all of the teams that are essential for continuous growth."
   
   Rachelle's Answer
   This answer is a strong start. If the role that you are applying for falls into this 'dream job' category, be sure to include why you feel this way. When using terms such as the face of the company, passion for working with people, etc., be sure to support these frequently use phrases with real data on how you would execute on these initiatives.
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   Anonymous Answer
   "My dream job is one that would allow me to lead a team within an organization that has endless opportunities to grow. In this position, my team would be the one that is making a difference in both the customer's life and the company's business growth."
   
   Rachelle's Answer
   Good start. Try being more descriptive by bringing in facts and statements from the job description. The more specific you can be, the better!
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   Anonymous Answer
   "My dream job is to work for a company that will allow me to grow in the animal research industry while applying the knowledge I gained working as a P1 contractor. I'm most excited about this position because it will give me endless opportunities to grow."
   
   Stephanie's Answer
   From this response, it's clear you've thought a lot about your professional goals. While growth opportunities are exciting, I would suggest strengthening your response by including some aspect of the current role you're applying to that does align with your career dreams. For example, if you'll be gaining new knowledge or exposure to new content or skills, this would be a great time to mention that.
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   Anonymous Answer
   "One that allows me to grow as a person and within the company, receiving new challenges, and values my work."
   
   Rachelle's Answer
   You take a positive approach, which is fantastic! Try offering up a fuller picture such as what these challenges would look like, and what kind of growth opportunities you would like to see.
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   Anonymous Answer
   "My dream job is one where I am working with talented and creative people. Also, like-minded individuals that love to create functional well design products that make a difference in an interchanging fast pace world."
   
   Rachelle's Answer
   Awesome! You are very specific here, giving the interviewer a strong idea of what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
   "My dream job is one where I am working with talented creative people and like-minded individuals who love to create functional, well-designed products that make a difference in an interchanging fast-paced world."
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