1. McDONALD’S
EDUCATION
. ACTIVITY SHEET
MOCK INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS
INTERVIEWS
Use these questions in your mock interview with a partner. Make a note of
whether your partner can:
• Give an example to answer the question
• Provide details
• Show why this made a difference.
FOR PARTNER A
1. Can you give me an example of when you have worked as part of a team?
Example? o
Detail? o
Made a difference? o
2. Tell me about a time when you have used your initiative.
Example? o
Detail? o
Made a difference? o
3. What are you like at solving problems? Describe a time when you solved
a problem.
Example? o
Detail? o
Made a difference? o
4. Would you say that you are someone who is determined?
Example? o
Detail? o
Made a difference? o
FOR PARTNER B
1. Tell me about when you have had to manage your time.
Example? o
Detail? o
Made a difference? o
2. Would you say that you’re good at making decisions? Describe a time when
you made a decision.
Example? o
Detail? o
Made a difference? o
3. an you give me an example of when you’ve used your communications
C
skills?
Example? o
Detail? o
Made a difference? o
4. Explain to me one time when you have ‘done the right thing’.
Example? o
Detail? o
Made a difference? o

2. McDONALD’S
EDUCATION
. ACTIVITY SHEET
MAKE A GREAT
IMPRESSION
INTERVIEWS
Use these hints and tips to get ready for work experience or interviews and
make the most of your opportunity!
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HAVE GO
NE
AL HYGIE
PERSON
an
you’re cle
ake sure
M
ularly,
wash reg nd
and
t hair a
with nea
ils.
fingerna
USE GOOD BODY
LANGUAGE
Don’t slouch or put
your hands in your
pockets. Sit up, and pay
attention.
STIONS
ASK QUE
what you
Find out
t
now abou
want to k
lan some
the job. P
advance.
stions in
que
PLAN YOUR TRAVEL
DRESS SMART
Dress for the job. Smart
is always your best
choice. Make sure your
clothes fit and are clean,
ironed and tucked in.
Polish your shoes.
SHOW YOU’RE
INTERESTED
Listen to the other
person. Follow what
they’re doing or asking
and always respond to
what they say.
MAKE A STRONG
APPLICATION
as you
Find out as much
Work out
can about the job.
ities they
the skills and qual
in your
want. Show these
ent,
CV, personal statem
ring letter.
application or cove
Work out how to get
there. Turn up a bit early.
This gives you time to
relax and shows you’re
organised.
MAKE A
GOOD F
IRST
IMPRES
SION
Smile an
d be frie
ndly!
Be polite
and hav
ea
positive
attitude.
SELL YOURSELF
IN
INTERVIEWS
Show them you’re
the right
person for the job.
Give
examples that prov
e what
you say about your
self.
Remember the qu
alities and
skills they’re look
ing for.