Can you help me with some interview questions?

Question

I have no idea what i want to do after high school.

They always ask what do you want to do.
How should i answer.

Then they ask : How will this job help get you with your goal (answer from above)?

I don't know how to answer any of these questions.

Any tips on interviews would be great. These are for high school jobs. Thanks

Answer 1

Well, how about taking some time, some serious time in which you should check your priorities, the things you would LIKE to do, the things you CAN do and the things you are ALLOWED to do. Don't be afraid if you find more than one answers to this questions...High-school is predicted to be the period in which a person discovers the things he would like to do and in which the person actually shapes himself/herself towards a career. But no one says you should choose something for ever...not now.

Just answewr what you would l.ike to do. The second question's answer should be somwhat of a career objective.

http://www.cvtips.com/CV_career_objective.html

If you have something like that you have the answer. Now about those tips, I would check the very same site as it is specifically tailored on career advice.
Good luck!

Answer 2

First of all what is you want? The best way is to tell the truth. Do you want to continua your schooling? Also say you wish to improve your self. That this is one of your first steps. Not knowing what job you are applying for it is not easy to answer all to all your questions. Here are some basic. One it will help with my growth with ( customer) people. If you are looking in part-time jobs. Lets the person doing the interview that you what to learn business ethic. this will help out also. and always say I am willing to learn. Be open to the hours needed. Lets they know you can work week ends, and after school.

Answer 3

Just say something like....Well, I haven't made a final decision on what I'd like to pursue after high school, however I know whatever I end up chosing I will use my determination, hard work ethic, and education to be successful. If they continue to press you for specifics, tell me a few options, so they know you're at least reaching for something, even if you haven't narrowed it down yet, ie: college, working/real world, etc...

Answer 4

For interview tips see the following:
http://www.creativegroup.com/InterviewTips
http://www.job-interview.net/
http://interview.monster.com
http://www.collegegrad.com/intv/

Mock Job Interviews -- Includes the job description, a practice question set, answer tips, and interview resources based on actual job openings. http://www.job-interview.net/sample/Demosamp.htm

How to Interview -- Offers articles and advice on job interviewing. http://www.howtointerview.com

WetFeet.com: Interviewing -- A selection of articles from experts about action plans, decoding the inteview process, cheat sheets, body language, and much more. http://www.wetfeet.com/advice/interviewing.asp

Yahoo! HotJobs: Interview Tips -- A selection of useful articles, essays, and advice for job-seekers. http://www.hotjobs.yahoo.com/interview

Types of Job Interviews -- Brief primer by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D, from Quintessential Careers. http://www.quintcareers.com/job_interviews.html

JobWeb: Resumes & Interviews -- Information on resumes and interviews, cover letters, and provides useful links to other sites. http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/default.htm