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Question 1: So, tell me about yourself: Sample Answer: As you know from my CV, I am a student, seeking my work placement (or part-time work, etc). I am a friendly and enthusiastic person, who is also reliable and hardworking.

Question 2: Why do you want this job/work for this company? Sample Answer: The company appeals to me because I would gain so much knowledge and experience. You have a wide variety of services that you provide and I would be interested in learning about these. Your company is also recognised as providing excellent customer care and this would be a vital skill to learn for all my future positions.

Question 3: Why do you think you would be suitable for this job/position? Sample Answer: As the position entails office administration, I feel I would be very suited to it. I have been computer literate for 5 years now. I am familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel. I have always achieved good results in my computer courses and I also have very good written and verbal skills.

Question 4: What are your strengths and weaknesses? Sample Answer: My strengths are my punctuality, reliability, and enthusiasm to learn new things. My weaknesses are gardening and backflips, so it’s a good thing this job doesn’t require those skills!

Question 5: What so you know about the company? Sample Answer: You can fill this in – based on your research in our previous blog!

Question 6: Do you have any questions? Sample Answer: I get the impression that this is very friendly and relaxed place to work. Is that true? / What are the working hours? / How would my working day be structured?/ What would my learning opportunities be?

Best of Luck – The CV Cafe Team