Questions Flashcards
What can you tell me about yourself? –
free time -study, guitar, workout, and percussion
Why do you want to work for this company? –
Fred- variety of products
Lang- memorable past experience
Safe- quality products
McD- work with food
Chip- work with food
What are your career objectives five years from now? Ten years from now? ||
5 = improve in career with more responsibility
10 = making big impact at job
What do you feel your strong points are? Your weak points? –
strong- prevailing, workhorse
weak- improvising
Which courses did you enjoy most in school?
an engineering class
work environment, resonable deadline
Have you had trouble with any courses in school? Why?
business basics -improvising for interview
How would you describe yourself? –
characteristics -responsible, dependable, persevering
How has your education prepared you for this position?
complete tasks on time with critical thinking and knowledge
How do you define success? –
completing tasks and getting rewarded
In what way do you think you can make a contribution to this company?
my time management, people skills, and ability to achieve goals efficiently.
What type of relationship do you feel should exist between a supervisor and subordinates?
a healthy relationship built on trust, respect, support
What was your most rewarding experience during school?
getting to compete in robotics. Designed, built, and competed with our robots. it made a rewarding memorable experience that made connections with other people.
Do you have plans to continue your education?
finish high school. Go to college
What have you gained from your extracurricular activities?
I have gained connections with people, learned new skills, and completed difficult challenges.
Are you more comfortable working in a large group or with just a few people?
I am more comfortable working with a few people, because of how chaotic a large group can become
How do you think you work under pressure? –
I work better under pressure, it gives me a bigger motivation than just wanting to complete a task.
What do you know about Fred Meyer –
a variety of products - electronics, groceries, gardening
cheaper prices but more variety
A grocery store and a department store, with self checkout.
What do you know about Langers –
Sell the service of memorable experiences
High prices but a lot of variety
A really big wooden interior
What do you know about Safeway –
a supermarket that focas on groceries
higher quality for a higher cost
second largest grocery chain
has lots of specialty departments
What do you know about McDonnalds –
largest restaurant chain
fast food items.
speed, convenience, and affordability.
What do you know about Chipotle –
cristalizable Mexican foods
use and value quality ingredients
smaller menu with more customization
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a job?
a good work environment. don’t want to be mistreated or miss treat other people. A bad work environment can ruins jobs.
Are you willing to relocate? Travel? Work overtime?
Overtime is sometimes a needed aspect of a job. If I don’t have plans than I offer overtime. I prefer to travel. Change in scenery fight off a boring work environment. Relocating is less preferred, as it takes a lot of time and energy to move.
How do you spend your spare time?
games, guitar, workout, and studying
How well do you get along with other people?
I work well with other people. I listen to what they are saying and give feedback.
Why should I hire you? ||
You should hire me for my strong people skills, outgoing personality, and desire for knowledge.
What is a producer business
A producer business is a company that creates and sells goods or services.
What is an intermediary business
An intermediary business is a business that sells the goods of other producer businesses.
What is a service business
A service business is a business that performs an activity instead of selling tangible goods.
What is a hybrid business
A hybrid business that sells goods and services.
What are the 6 business activities X
Generating ideas, Raising capital, Buying goods/services, Employing/training, Marketing goods/services, Maintaining records
Generating ideas X
Innovate products, improve processes, meet market needs through research, development, and entrepreneurship.
Raising capital X
Obtain funds for resources and hiring
Buying goods/services X
Acquire essential products like raw materials or clothing items for resale.
Employing/training X
Recruit, train, and test skilled employees for job readiness and positive culture.
Marketing goods/services X
With product design marketers consider the 4 p’s to reach the target market.
Maintaining records X
track financial transactions, and business performance.
What is a business
The activity of producing and selling goods and services to consumers in exchange for money.
What are goods
Products created by businesses that you can physically touch and see.
What are services
Work that businesses perform for consumers.
What is a consumer
An individual who buys goods and services from businesses.
What is profit
The money businesses get to keep after paying off expenses.
What is the role of a business
help people improve their lives by providing goods and services they value more than compettitors.
What do businesses give
jobs, which impact people’s lives for the better and help our society.
What does a business need to do
continually improve the value it creates for customers and society faster than its competitors.
What is economics
Economics is the study of how people behave when satisfying their unlimited wants and needs with limited resources.
What is economic activity
producing and selling goods or services and making them available to all consumers.
Adaptability
Ability to adjust to new situations effectively.
Self Awareness
Knowing yourself, your feelings, and strengths.
Digital Fluency
Skilled at using technology for tasks.
Communication
Sharing thoughts and ideas clearly with others, while being able to listen and give feedback.
Collaboration
Working together with others as a team.
Empathy
Understanding and caring about others’ feelings.
Analysis Solution Mindset
Critical thinking to solve problems.
Resilience
Bouncing back from challenges and setbacks.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Being creative and proactive in pursuing goals.
Social/Diversity Awareness
Recognizing and respecting differences among people.
