4 most important questions in an interview
Pay close attention to those four most important questions they want answers to:
1. Why are you here?
2. What can you do for us?
3. Will you fit in? (Will you get along with our values and culture here?)
4. What makes you different from everyone else that we may have talked with? (Will you go that extra mile?)
Rehearse your answers with your own personal "stories." These are short narratives describing times when you overcame a crisis, led a team, met a deadline, resurrected a failed project, etc.
Some common questions you'll often encounter at the beginning of the interview:
"Tell me a little about yourself." (Question #2: "What can you do for us?")
"What do you know about us?" (Question #1: "Why are you here?")
"Why are you here today?" (Same)
"Why are you looking to change jobs?" (Question#2: "What can you do for us?")
"What's your most important accomplishment to date?" (Same)
Why should we hire you (over everyone else we've seen)? (Question #4: "Will you go the extra mile?")
Notes, 4 Jobs for Daredevils
Hotshot Crew Member
The job: Hotshot crew members exceed the typical training, experience and physical fitness of the average firefighter and specialize in fighting the toughest part of a wildland fire.
The risk: Pretty high. In addition to suppressing fires, which can entail flying to remote locations for weeks at a time with limited resources and heavy equipment, they often perform dangerous search and rescue missions.
The pay: $36,474/year and $41,829 with benefits and bonuses.
Hazmat Diver
The job: Hazmat divers swim through sewers, inside nuclear reactors, through toxic spills on coasts, and in waterways to perform cleanup of chemical spills, and repair and maintain pipelines.
The risk: Pretty high. In order to be exposed to any number of toxic materials and bacteria, these workers need only a minor breach in their drysuits, which takes skill to avoid considering the random shards of glass or syringes that may be found on the job.
The pay: $31,183/year and $38,189 with benefits and bonuses.
Rodeo Clown
The job: Rodeo clowns entertain the crowd at rodeos between sets and, more importantly, protect cowboys from getting trampled by an angry bull during sets. Rodeo clowns are charged with the responsibility of distracting the bull long enough for the cowboys can get back on their feet and back to safety.
The risk: High. In order to protect a cowboy from getting trampled, these bullfighters risk getting trampled themselves. To survive their job, these clowns must have nerves of steel and be faster than a speeding bull.
The pay: $31,054/year and $37,480 with benefits and bonuses.
Stunt Performer
The job: Stunt performers stand in for actors on film sets, performing specialized -- and often dangerous -- stunts.
The risk: Significant. The stunts often involve jumping from high buildings, driving and crashing automobiles and even catching on fire; however, strategic timing and prop use help to minimize these dangers.
The pay: $42,539/year and $53,026 with benefits and bonuses.
