So with the Race being over in less than 50 days, what better way to prepare than to look at and answer interview question… you know, since life is about to get real.
Honestly, it is a little stressful to think about having to come back to the real world of work. Or whatever the future holds.
So here we go:
Name:McKenzie
Why should we hire you?
Because I’m cute ???
What are your greatest professional strengths?
I don’t know how to put this, but I’m kind of a big deal
What do you consider your weaknesses?
I have flaws. What are they? I sing in the shower. Sometimes I spend too much time volunteering. Occasionally I’ll hit somebody with my car.
Tell us about a conflict at work you faced and how you dealt with it?
Once there was a tornado warning at work and I hid under my desk
What is your dream job?
To be a mermaid and if that doesn’t pan out to be a Walmart greeter
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Being 30 years old doing something awesome
What do you like to do outside of work?
Eat…sleep…repeat
Why was there a gap in your employment?
Once upon a time…I did this thing called the World Race
What are your salary requirements?
Help me I’m poor
What can you do for us that other candidates can’t?
I can win any dance off at the office Christmas party
Name: Maci New
Why should we hire you?
Cause I need a job
What are your greatest professional strengths?
I’m a fast learner and easily adaptable
What do you consider your weaknesses?
I tend to get bored easily
Tell us about a conflict at work you faced and how you dealt with it?
I’ve never faced any! (PTL)
What is your dream job?
Getting paid for doing nothing at all
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
With a master’s degree, steady job, and maybe a fiancé. Or a dog. Whichever comes first
What do you like to do outside of work?
Read, hike, spend time with friends and family, and TRAVEL
Why was there a gap in your employment?
Cause I went on the World Race!
What are your salary requirements?
Anything above minimum wage
What can you do for us that other candidates can’t?
I have a wicked sense of humor and I can identify a lot of trees
Name: Aleesa
Why should we hire you?
I’m hard working, have a great personality, great multitasker, I have a great smile, I can type
What are your greatest professional strengths?
I’m observant. I watch people like a hawk.
What do you consider your weaknesses?
Confrontation
Tell us about a conflict at work you faced and how you dealt with it?
I told people they stressed me out so they would know that they stressed me out.
What is your dream job?
A traveling journalist? Or something like that.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Hopefully living the dream of being a soccer mom with my mini van….. just kidding. That’s too soon.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Taking walks along the beach and long luxurious bubble baths. Or do I?
Why was there a gap in your employment?
I flew around the world in 80 days, I mean 322.
What are your salary requirements?
More than $5 a day.
What can you do for us that other candidates can’t?
I can get the job done while making movie quotes.
Name:Kelly
Why should we hire you?
I’m well traveled and cultured. I’m patient and have worked with people from all types of backgrounds and abilities. I love to learn and pick up quickly on assignments given to me.
What are your greatest professional strengths?
Administration, empathy, respect, flexibility, and trustworthiness.
What do you consider your weaknesses?
I can be indecisive in making decisions. I look at all aspects of a situation before making a final decision and like to find the right words to respond to others. However, in crisis situations I’m a first responder, quick on my feet and ready to give commands.
Tell us about a conflict at work you faced and how you dealt with it?
I’ve had conflicts with differing opinions. I’ve learned you have to face the conflict head on (not talk to others about it), listen to all sides of the story, and then talk it out.
What is your dream job?
Sea World instructor
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Working with people from all different walks of life and raising a family
What do you like to do outside of work?
Hike, read, play volleyball, sing praise and worship songs, and hunt
Why was there a gap in your employment?
I spent 11 months around the world on four different continents seeing people beyond their outward appearance. Instead I saw them for who they really are…children of God who are loved beyond measure.
What are your salary requirements?
Enough to pay the bills and have food on the table at every meal.
What can you do for us that other candidates can’t?
I work for God, not for men so everything that I do has intentionality and integrity behind it. Therefore, I come into every day as a new day with a positive attitude, a hungry soul ready to learn, and a heart that is ready to give everything.
Name: Laurie
Why should we hire you?
I’m like your favorite dog : loyal, dependable , loving, committed, and it doesn’t matter how rough your day is going , I’ll make you smile.
What are your greatest professional strengths?
Hard worker, energetic, lively , team player , good conversation starter.
What do you consider your weaknesses?
Yeah, I’m not the most punctual person.
Tell us about a conflict at work you faced and how you dealt with it?
No specific example , but working alongside others that you obviously have differences with and , choosing to put aside those differences to achieve a common goal together.
What is your dream job?
Start my own podcast/ motivational speaker.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Nestled in my cute cottage , with 4 or 5 little ones running around, working in a job I’m actually super passionate about , laughing at my husband’s corny jokes, rocking a mom hair cut, impacting my community and women and mothers around the world.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Take a hike , gaze at the sunrises/sunsets, attempt to cook using the recipes I pinned on my Pinterest months ago, try new food and new brews and travel to places I’ve never been to before.
Why was there a gap in your employment?
So I’m currently unemployed because I took a risk and quit my former job to come on the worldrace. Was it worth it ? Absolutely.
What are your salary requirements?
Just enough to put some bread on the table.
What can you do for us that other candidates can’t?
We could be stuck in an elevator for hours and I’ll make it the time of your life.
Name: Shondra
Why should we hire you?
bc i really need the job and you’re hiring.
What are your greatest professional strengths?
i mean i’ve never lost at limbo so you tell me
What do you consider your weaknesses?
my greatest attempt at organization resembled the aftermath of a tornado and i can talk myself out of making any decision which i’ve learned…is a decision.
Tell us about a conflict at work you faced and how you dealt with it?
i tried to maturely approach a hard conversation and before i could get to the tough part, she cussed at me and stormed out.
What is your dream job?
olympic gymnast, maybe one day i’ll start pursuing. i’m only 24.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
what does that even mean, do people actually think that far ahead?
What do you like to do outside of work?
go to grocery stores and wander down every aisle a couple times.
Why was there a gap in your employment?
i was addicted to drugs the first time, then addicted to jesus the second.
What are your salary requirements?
honestly, i have no standards
What can you do for us that other candidates can’t?
show up on time.
I think there is hope for the future!! We we shall see!!
