Interview Questions

Interviewing Skills are critical to the job search process and Scottsdale Job Nework members are encouraged to practice informational interviews, networking interviews, telephone interviews and face to face interviews including individual interviews, panel interviews and behavioral interviews.

Sample Interview Questions for practice by job seekers, hiring managers, employers and recruiters.

Use these examples of common questions used during interviews to practice your interviewing skills. You can write out your answer, leave it here as a comment, or practice with a friend or colleague.

What is your greatest strength?

Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:Your ability to prioritize. Your problem-solving skills. Your ability to work under pressure. Your ability to focus on projects. Your professional expertise. Your leadership skills. Your positive attitude.



Alan Walsh

Interview Questions

Interviewing Skills are critical to the job search process and Scottsdale Job Nework members are encouraged to practice informational interviews, networking interviews, telephone interviews and face to face interviews including individual interviews, panel interviews and behavioral interviews.

Sample Interview Questions for practice by job seekers, hiring managers, employers and recruiters.

Use these examples of common questions used during interviews to practice your interviewing skills. You can write out your answer, leave it here as a comment, or practice with a friend or colleague.

Tell me about a suggestion you have made.Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.



Phoenix Jobs

Behavioral Interview Questions

Practicing your Interviewing Skills is critical to the job search process and SJN members are encouraged to practice informational interviews, networking interviews, telephone interviews and face to face interviews including individual interviews, panel interviews and behavioral interviews.

Interviewing Skills for practice by job seekers, hiring managers, employers and recruiters.

Use these examples of common questions used during interviews to practice your interviewing skills. You can write out your answer, leave it here as a comment, or practice with a friend or colleague.

Behavioral Interview Questions Related to Flexibility

Tell me about a time when a work emergency caused you to reschedule your work/projects.



Brian Dykes

Scottsdale Job Network - SJN Open House and Social Mixer

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Phoenix Jobs

SJN Open House and Social Mixer

Join us on Tuesday April 29, 2008 for an evening of social networking with SJN job seekers, business supporters, recruiters and alumni members. Old friends and new friends are welcome!

Tues, April 29, 2008

5:30 PM 7:30 PM

Location:

Temple Chai

4645 E. Marilyn Road

Phoenix, AZ 85032

In addition to an open forum that encourages connections, there will be an exercise to facilitate networking effectiveness and a couple of success stories from alumni members. Light refreshments will be offered (no alcohol) and some nibbles too.

No Fee: donations appreciated.

TAX DEDUCTION TIP: If you want to claim donations as tax deductions, you need to write a check. Under new IRS rules, you can no longer claim cash donations as a deduction.

Checks are payable to: Scottsdale Job Network. All donations add up, so please give within your means . . . it makes a difference to have your support!

Dont forget to bring lots of business cards. We look forward to meeting you then.

Attend our regular meetings to learn more about the Job Search Process and about Phoenix Arizona Jobs

We do not require membership dues or meeting fees to allow everyone who is in job transition to be able to participate. Since our program is unfunded, we suggest that participants make a voluntary donation of $5 per meeting. When we have an all-day workshop, we do need to pass the costs along to participants.

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:

9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters

9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions

10:00 Speaker begins

11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected

Networking continues until 11:30

We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads

Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.

The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491

Scottsdale Job Network



Jeff Hargens
John Bomarito

Scottsdale Job Network - SJN Open House and Social Mixer

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Phoenix Jobs

SJN Open House and Social Mixer

Join us on Tuesday April 29, 2008 for an evening of social networking with SJN job seekers, business supporters, recruiters and alumni members. Old friends and new friends are welcome!

Tues, April 29, 2008

5:30 PM 7:30 PM

Location:

Temple Chai

4645 E. Marilyn Road

Phoenix, AZ 85032

In addition to an open forum that encourages connections, there will be an exercise to facilitate networking effectiveness and a couple of success stories from alumni members. Light refreshments will be offered (no alcohol) and some nibbles too.

No Fee: donations appreciated.

TAX DEDUCTION TIP: If you want to claim donations as tax deductions, you need to write a check. Under new IRS rules, you can no longer claim cash donations as a deduction.

Checks are payable to: Scottsdale Job Network. All donations add up, so please give within your means . . . it makes a difference to have your support!

Dont forget to bring lots of business cards. We look forward to meeting you then.

Attend our regular meetings to learn more about the Job Search Process and about Phoenix Arizona Jobs

We do not require membership dues or meeting fees to allow everyone who is in job transition to be able to participate. Since our program is unfunded, we suggest that participants make a voluntary donation of $5 per meeting. When we have an all-day workshop, we do need to pass the costs along to participants.

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:

9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters

9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions

10:00 Speaker begins

11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected

Networking continues until 11:30

We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads

Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.

The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491

Scottsdale Job Network



William Campbell
Georgia Bond

Interview Skills

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Arizona Jobs

Interviewing Skills - Part 2:

Join us on Tuesday April 15, 2008 as we roll out the sixth session of the SJN CURRICULUM on the Job Search Process.

NEXT MEETING: TUES, APRIL 15, 2008

9AM - 11:30AM

INTERVIEWING SKILLS

In Part II of Interviewing Skills, Jim OHara will present strategies designed to help you address liabilities, prepare your questions for the interviewer, and send your thank you communications. Other helpful hints will be shared that will arm you with a strong preparation and presentation. It you didnt attend Part I of this program, you can still benefit from attending Part II.

Facilitator

Jim OHara is one of the founding partners and principal officers of Kellen James http://www.kellenjames.com/ and is responsible for the strategic direction of the firm and the management of significant consulting assignments. Recognized as an authority on sales and marketing management, Jim has held executive level assignments for both national and international firms encompassing a twenty-five year corporate career. Jim earned his undergraduate degree from the The Citadel and his MBA from Pepperdine University. He has been involved in reengineering, restructuring and merging several national sales organizations and has been recognized for his leadership and professionalism.

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:

9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters

9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions

10:00 Speaker begins

11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected

Networking continues until 11:30

We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads

Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.

The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491

Jim Clark
Scottsdale Job Network