1. What have you accomplished in your life that makes you feel proud?

2. Who has made the most positive influence in your life, and why?

3. Describe a time you have worked under pressure.

4. What talents do you possess that have given you the most satisfaction?

5. What rewards other than money motivate you to work hard?

6. Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing?

7. What are the most important rewards you expect from a job?

8. What have you learned from participation in extracurricular activities?

9. How would a former employer or teacher who knows you well describe you?

10. Describe a major problem you have encountered and how you dealt with it.

REMEMBER that an interview is designed to identify your strengths. Some questions may seem "impossible," while some may be open-ended and are intended to show how fast you think or how well you handle pressure. Interviewers have even been known to remain silent during an interview. This way you must be able to "sell" the employer on the idea of hiring you by carrying the entire interview yourself.