Tough Questions involvement

 Involvement

You may get an additional opportunity to emphasize your involvement and go-getter attitude if an employer asks,

"What types of activities were you involved with in school."

This can get awkward if your answer is nothing, which begs the point you should get involved in experiential learning. Your answer should showcase that you recognize the value of hands-on training, relationship-building, leadership and other skills valued by the employer. You might say,

 "I had a great opportunity at a small college to get very involved and meet lots of cool people. Being a student body officer and member of the thespian guild along with going on study trips and working in internships all helped me strengthen my communication skills and leadership abilities."

 This example works especially well if the job requires communication and leadership.

Tough Questions

Educational interview questions get tricky if you lack strong education or have education different from the job. A hiring officer may inquire, "I see your degree is in marketing, why are you looking for work in a science museum?" The best approach is to be honest but show how you are both qualified and passionate about the job. You might say, "Soon after I earned my degree I had a great experience in a marketing internship with a science center. While I enjoyed the job, I realized I had a strong passion for the museum culture and helping develop that particular type of organization. I want to help promote and share my enthusiasm and all the museum has to offer with others."

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