ADF Psychological Interview Questions Flashcards

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How did you enjoy school?

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As a kid I thought school was kind of a drag, but looking back now I have more appreciation for those times. I guess one of the positives is that in high school I discovered I enjoyed learning languages.

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How do you feel about living away from home?

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Although I’m really close to my family and I know it will be difficult, I have lived away from family a number of times before so it’s something I can deal with.

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How well do you get along with your family?

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Really well, family is really important to me. I’m very close to my siblings and my mum. My dad moved away a few years ago but we still keep in contact.

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What do you think about killing someone?

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It’s obviously not something I want to do, but applying for the ADF I realize I could possibly be put in a situation where I would need to protect myself or others, using force, and that’s something I’m prepared to do if necessary.

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What would you do if you were ordered to do something you didn’t want to do?

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As a member of the ADF I would complete all lawful commands to the best of my ability.

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Have you ever done drugs?

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When I was younger I did try marijuana. First when I moved out of home and was living on campus at 18, I tried a joint with some friends. Apart from that time, there was one Christmas several (4-5) years ago when I had a stomach bug and a family member said that it could help.

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7
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Do you drink alcohol?

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Not regularly, only on special occasions like Christmas.

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What does you day usually consist of?

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Usually I get up early, exercise and take care of chores/cleaning. Then I’ll do some study, at the moment I’m trying to learn Mandarin. I also do a lot of cooking and reading. In the afternoon I also try and go for a walk or do some yoga.

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What do you do to deal with stress?

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When I get stressed out I find it helps to acknowledge what it is that’s stressing me out and think things through methodically.

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What have your previous jobs been like? What has you role been?

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  1. Hemp Revolution (2009-2011) My first job was at my parents retail store, I worked at retail assistant. Unfortunately they closed down.
  2. Sea Breeze Deli (May 2012-Spetember 2012) I worked as a counter hand. I quit to work at my Mum & Aunts new business.
  3. KYSH trading (July 2012-April 2013) Worked here as a retail assistant until they closed down.
  4. Greenfields Supa Deli (November 2013 - April 2014) I worked as a counter hand but quit because I moved to Perth to live on campus (March 2014)
  5. Hippie Chips (November 2014-August 2015) worked as a kitchen and counter hand/cook when my Mum and Aunt started a new business.
  6. Hamilton Island (August 2015 - Feb 2016) Temporary working holiday to save money. Worked as a kitchen/counter hand.
  7. Hippie Chips (Feb 2016 - Jan 2017) Worked here again until they closed down.
  8. ATG (Dec 2016 - Sept 2018) worked as a retail assistant, left because I moved back to Mandurah and it was difficult to travel.
  9. Greenfields Supa Deli (Oct 2018 - Feb 2019) worked as a kitchen/counter hand.
  10. I have done some seasonal work and had a job shortly at before corona virus.
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Schooling?

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2012 - year 12
2013 - TAFE certificate
2014 - (1st half) I did a uni prep course at ECU, (2nd half) I did a semester of uni in Melbourne.
2016-2020 - Murdoch Uni (part-time-ish)

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Have you lived away from home before?

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Yes multiple times
2014
- Lived on campus at ECU
- Semester of uni in Melbourne 
2015
-moved to HI, QLD to work for 6 months
2017
- I lived in Perth with my brother
2018 or 2019
- lived by myself for a year
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What do you do in your spare time?

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I read a lot, and like cooking. I also like hiking and hanging out with family and friends.

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What do you and your friends get up to?

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Nothing special, sometimes we do a fitness class, hiking or go out for a meal. Sometimes a concert or comedy show.

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15
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Why the defence force?

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I guess I want to do something where I can make a difference? Something that will challenge me and push me.

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16
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Do you have any management experience?

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No.

I have helped with training staff as well as dealing with difficult customers.