Part Time Contract Interview Preparation Guide
Prepare comprehensively for your Part Time Job interview with our extensive list of 46 questions. Each question is designed to test and expand your Part Time Job expertise. Suitable for all experience levels, these questions will help you prepare thoroughly. Get the free PDF download to access all 46 questions and excel in your Part Time Job interview. This comprehensive guide is essential for effective study and confidence building.46 Part Time Job Questions and Answers:
1 :: Tell me what days/hours are you available at work?
If you're a student, you'll need to share your class schedule, and any labs, to avoid confusion for your supervisor: "I have classes Tuesday and Thursday until 4 pm, and a lab that meets every other Wednesday from 5 pm to 7 pm, but I'm flexible about working any other hours you have available.
I'm available during school hours while my children are at school, 9 am - 3 pm, Monday through Friday, and I can work some weekends, also.
I'm available during school hours while my children are at school, 9 am - 3 pm, Monday through Friday, and I can work some weekends, also.
2 :: Would you prefer to do full-time employment or not?
Be cautious when you respond and keep your answer general, so you're not committing to one type of employment or the other.
Important to me is that I enjoy the work and the people I'm working with. I have many interests, and having a part-time job allows me the time to pursue them.
Important to me is that I enjoy the work and the people I'm working with. I have many interests, and having a part-time job allows me the time to pursue them.
3 :: Which activities prevent you from working?
Employers want to know, especially with part time employees who have other commitments, whether you will be able to work your scheduled hours. The interview question "Do you have any activities that would prevent you from working your schedule?" a way to verify that you have the time to commit.
"I spend a week during the winter vacationing with my family in Florida every year, but I can schedule that based on the busy times at work."
"I spend a week during the winter vacationing with my family in Florida every year, but I can schedule that based on the busy times at work."
4 :: What to say and what not at interview, about why you want a part time job?
don't stop at preparing answers to interview questions - practice saying your answers out loud the day before the interview.
We've put together some answers to questions that have a part time angle, to add to what you prepare about your skills and experience.
We've put together some answers to questions that have a part time angle, to add to what you prepare about your skills and experience.
5 :: What are your salary expectations in part time job?
I understand that positions similar to this one pay in the range of $X to $Z in our region. With my experience, I would like to receive something in the range of $Y to $Z.
6 :: Tell me why did you apply for this role?
Focus your answer around why you want this job in this company. The employer wants an answer about how and why you think it's the perfect opportunity for you. NEVER say: 'because I want to work part time'. Let the employer know what skills and experience you can bring to the role and the company.
7 :: Tell me do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.
8 :: What do your co-workers says about you?
Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself.
9 :: Tell me about your experience in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.
10 :: What you know about this organization?
This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?