Final Assignment

Instructions

The final for this course will be an on-line interview with the instructor. You can expect to be asked five questions from the list below. The questions may not be exactly word for word from this list but will be similar in nature. 

Students should expect to use the tools and techniques learned in this class to answer the questions. The questioning should take approximately 30 minutes to complete and immediate feedback will be provided.

The interview final will be available during the last two weeks of the semester and all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate each students preferred date and time. Please coordinate your interview time and date by emailing your preference to the instructor at AaronK@uvu.edu. Students may schedule their interview at any time during the semester if they have a good idea of their schedule during the last two weeks. 

Students must use Microsoft Teams for this synchronous session. Please watch the Microsoft Teams Tutorial on how to access MS Teams in Canvas.

Grading and Submission

This exam will be worth 300 points and is required for the course to be considered complete. There is no submission to this assignment other than completing your interview. After your interview, your instructor will manually enter a grade for this assignment.

Tips

Below are sample questions that may be asked during your interview. Please practice your responses ahead of time. 

Sample Questions:

What differentiates you from other applicants?

What are some of your greatest strengths / weaknesses?

What would your prior employer say about you?

What skills / traits / attributes do you bring to this job?

How would you work with a difficult team member?

Who is a person who has made an impact on your life?

What do you like most / least about your current job?

Have you ever made an error at work?

Why do you want to work for this company?

How would you handle a difficult work situation?

How would you handle a difficult co-worker?

Have you ever gone out of your way to help a customer?

What could you have done better in your current job?

How are you best qualified for this job?

What questions do you have for me?

How do you stay motivated during difficult or boring times at work?

Tell me about yourself? 

Is there anything we should know when considering you for hire?