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Read moreKeys to Interviewing for a Workamper Job
Here are six resources to assist you with the interview process of acquiring a Workamping job. This step is the first key to a successful Workamping experience - try to outline expectations as much as possible so you and the Employer can make the best decision!
Video - Interviewing for Workamper Jobs
Jaimie Hall Bruzenak discusses interviewing for Workamping positions and answers some great questions posed by attendees.
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Tips for Interviewing by Telephone
Article by former Workamper Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
Though your resume is what gets you noticed by an employer, it is the interview that is the real cruncher. It is the interview where you sell yourself as the best candidate or you fall to the bottom of the pile.
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Playing 20 Questions: What to Ask a Prospective Employer
Article by Workampers Levi & Natalie Henley
Being full-time RVers and perpetual travelers, most if not all of your interviews will take place over the phone. The main purpose of this job selection process is to obtain as much information and build an impression that will allow you to make an informed decision about the opportunity...
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Low Overhead or "I Shoulda Asked..."
Article by former Workamper Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
Who would think to ask about a bridge? Workampers often find out by experience that additional question they should have asked. Since interviews are often by telephone and you may never see the place of employment until you show up for work, it is imperative to find out all you can before driving a distance to accept a job...
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Questions to Ask an Employer - 1
Workamper and fellow member, Art Horton, shares his list of questions that he compiled. These are the questions he and his wife, Barb, will ask when interviewing an Employer to help determine if the opportunity/environment will be right for them.
Art says... "I reviewed the WKN forums site regarding the interview process and found it to be very helpful in assembling the Excel file. I made it generic so hopefully it might apply to many job positions."
Here's Art's Excel file:
http://www.workamper.com/artsworkamperinterviewquestions.xlsx
Questions to Ask an Employer - 2
From Workampers Shari & Robert Elliott
Below are typical questions that an employer would ask a potential employee. Robert and I turn the questions around and ask the potential employer the questions!
We learned some good things from last summer's experience. Get a written contract with the details of job included as well as the length of time. Most of all, be sure you (the employee) have a real good understanding of the expectations of the employer and of yourself as it relates to the job.
1. What are your strengths?
2. What are your weaknesses?
3. Why are you interested in working for us?
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
5. Why do you want to leave your current company?
6. What can you offer us that someone else can't?
7. Why was there a gap in your employment between these two dates?
8. What are three things your former manager would like you to improve on?
9. Are you willing to relocate?
10. Are you willing to travel?
11. Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of.
12. Tell me about a time you made a mistake.
13. What is your dream job?
14. How did you hear about this position?
15. What would you accomplish in the first 30/60/90 days on the job?
16. Discuss your resume.
17. Discuss your educational background.
18. Describe yourself.
19. Tell me how you handled a difficult situation.
20. Why should we hire you?
21. Why are you looking for a new job?
22. Would you work holidays/weekends?
23. How would you deal with an angry or irate customer?
24. What are your salary requirements?
25. Give a time when you went above and beyond the requirements for a project.
26. Who are our competitors?
27. What was your biggest failure?
28. What motivates you?
29. What's your availability?
30. Who's your mentor?
31. Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss.
32. How do you handle pressure?
33. What is the name of our CEO?
34. What are your career goals?
35. What gets you up in the morning?
36. What would your direct reports say about you?
37. What were your bosses' strengths/weaknesses?
38. If I called your boss right now and asked him what is an area that you could improve on, what would he say?
39. Are you a leader or a follower?
40. What was the last book you read for fun?
41. What are your co-worker pet peeves?
42. What are your hobbies?
43. What is your favorite website?
44. What makes you uncomfortable?
45. What are some of your leadership experiences?
46. How would you fire someone?
47. What do you like the most and least about working in this industry?
48. Would you work 40+ hours a week?
49. What questions haven't I asked you?
50. What questions do you have for me?
