Topics For Interview

 

One Page Resume: Prepared by the Student in Advance

          (Each Student should bring three copies to the interview)

 

Resume should include:

1.      Work Experience

2.      School Involvement

3.      Awards and Achievements

4.      Major Projects

5.      Goals and Dreams

 

Sample Interview Questions:

 

1.      What do you want to do for a career? What are you doing today to make that possible?

2.      What decathlon subject do you find most difficult?  Why?

3.      Which do you fear most, failure or rejection?

4.      What is the difference between a dream and a goal?

 

Sample Problem Solving Questions:

 

1.        Are standards and morals being taught in schools today?  How? 

2.        What is the number one problem your generation faces?

3.        If you could, what would you change in the state of Utah?

4.        Many attend college to get a better job and make more money. What is your response to this?

 

Discussion Content:

Students should consider asking themselves the meaning of the following words. We have found that students do well in interviews because they have a solid understanding for themselves regarding these words. The reason is self-evident.

 

  1. Love
  2. Truth
  3. Reason/Logic
  4. Government
  5. Economics
  6. Freedom
  7. Agency
  8. Responsibility
  9. Beauty/Art
  10. Charity
  11. Courage
  12. Learning
  13. Education
  14. Evil
  15. Fear
  16. Sin/Denial
  17. Wisdom
  18. Knowledge
  19. Hope
  20. Joy
  21. Health
  22. Intelligence
  23. Justice
  24. Meaning
  25. Conservation
  26. Ethical
  27. Spirit
  28. Equality
  29. Death/Life
  30. Friendship
  31. Marriage/Family
  32. Culture
  33. Environment