Job Interview Preparation Course: Common questions and the STAR method

1. Pytanie 1 z 17

   What does a behavioural interview question ask about?

   • AYour opinion of the company's products
   • BYour personal life and family outside of work
   • CHow you acted in a real past situation
   • DWhat you would do in an imaginary future situation
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   Odpowiedź: C. How you acted in a real past situation

   Behavioural questions ask for past examples, because how you acted before suggests how you will act again.

2. Pytanie 2 z 17

   "Tell me about a time when you had to meet a tight deadline." What type of question is this?

   • ABehavioural
   • BSalary negotiation
   • CClosed yes-or-no
   • DHypothetical
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   Odpowiedź: A. Behavioural

   "Tell me about a time when…" asks about a real past event, which makes it a behavioural question.

3. Pytanie 3 z 17

   "What would you do if a customer started yelling at you?" What type of question is this?

   • AA reference-check question
   • BBehavioural (past example)
   • CA screening test question
   • DHypothetical (situational)
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   Odpowiedź: D. Hypothetical (situational)

   "What would you do if…" asks about an imagined situation, so it is hypothetical. Describe the steps you would take.

4. Pytanie 4 z 17

   In the STAR method, what do the four letters stand for?

   • ASituation, Task, Action, Result
   • BSituation, Team, Attitude, Reason
   • CSkills, Training, Attitude, Responsibility
   • DStart, Talk, Answer, Repeat
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   Odpowiedź: A. Situation, Task, Action, Result

   STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action and Result. It keeps your example short and complete.

5. Pytanie 5 z 17

   Some guides use STARS instead of STAR. What does the extra S stand for?

   • AA summary of your whole résumé
   • BThe skills you used
   • CYour supervisor's name and job title
   • DThe salary you expect for the job
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   Odpowiedź: B. The skills you used

   In STARS, the final S is for Skills: name the skills your example shows, such as communication or teamwork.

6. Pytanie 6 z 17

   In the Action part of a STAR answer, what should you focus on?

   • AWhat the whole team did, using only "we"
   • BThe specific steps you took yourself
   • CThe history and size of the company
   • DHow tired or stressed you felt that day
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   Odpowiedź: B. The specific steps you took yourself

   The Action part shows what you did. Be specific and say "I" so the interviewer can see your own role.

7. Pytanie 7 z 17

   Which detail makes the Result part of a STAR answer stronger?

   • AA longer and more detailed description of the situation
   • BA promise to try harder next time
   • CA complete list of everyone else who helped
   • DA measurable outcome, such as fewer complaints
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   Odpowiedź: D. A measurable outcome, such as fewer complaints

   Results are more convincing with numbers. Say what changed because of your actions.

8. Pytanie 8 z 17

   About how long should each part of a STAR answer be?

   • AAbout two to four sentences
   • BAt least five minutes for each part
   • COne word for each part
   • DAbout one full page for each part
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   Odpowiedź: A. About two to four sentences

   Keep each letter to about two to four sentences so the answer is complete but not rambling.

9. Pytanie 9 z 17

   What is a good answer to "Tell me about yourself"?

   • AYour life story, starting from where you grew up as a child
   • BA short summary of your relevant skills, linked to this job
   • CA list of your hobbies, favourite foods and family details
   • DA word-for-word reading of every line on your résumé
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   Odpowiedź: B. A short summary of your relevant skills, linked to this job

   This question is your chance to interest the interviewer. Focus on what makes you a good fit for this job.

10. Pytanie 10 z 17

    Which answer to "What is your greatest weakness?" is strongest?

    • A"I'm a perfectionist, and honestly I just work too hard."
    • B"To be honest, I don't think I have any weaknesses at all."
    • C"I used to rush emails, so now I reread each one first."
    • D"I'm often late for shifts, but I always stay a bit later."
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    Odpowiedź: C. "I used to rush emails, so now I reread each one first."

    Choose a real weakness that will not stop you doing the job and explain how you are improving. Lateness would hurt most jobs.

11. Pytanie 11 z 17

    Why is "I'm a perfectionist" usually a weak answer to the weakness question?

    • AIt sounds like a disguised strength
    • BIt tells the employer that you have a disability
    • CBeing careful is never useful in any kind of work
    • DIt is against the law to say it in a job interview
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    Odpowiedź: A. It sounds like a disguised strength

    Disguised strengths are easy to see through. An honest weakness plus a plan to improve shows self-awareness.

12. Pytanie 12 z 17

    In a first interview you are asked about salary. What is usually the best approach?

    • ASay you will accept any amount at all, so they are sure to hire you
    • BTry to wait for an offer; if pressed, give a researched range
    • CName the highest figure you can think of and do not move from it
    • DRefuse to answer, thank them, and end the interview right away
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    Odpowiedź: B. Try to wait for an offer; if pressed, give a researched range

    It is best to avoid a specific number before an offer. If pressed, give the typical range for the work in your area.

13. Pytanie 13 z 17

    You are asked why you left your last job. Which approach is best?

    • ABe honest and calm, and say what you learned
    • BChange the subject to your hobbies and interests
    • CExplain in detail why your old manager treated you unfairly
    • DSay you have never left a job, even if you have
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    Odpowiedź: A. Be honest and calm, and say what you learned

    Stay honest, positive and unemotional. Criticizing a past employer makes the interviewer wonder what you would say about them.

14. Pytanie 14 z 17

    You are asked about a time you made a mistake. Which example works best?

    • AA statement that you have never made a mistake at work
    • BA story where a co-worker caused the whole problem
    • CA real mistake, how you fixed it and what you changed
    • DA safety mistake that you decided not to report to anyone
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    Odpowiedź: C. A real mistake, how you fixed it and what you changed

    Pick a real example with a positive ending. Show how you fixed it and what you learned.

15. Pytanie 15 z 17

    Weak answer: "I'm a great team player. Everyone likes working with me." What would improve it most?

    • AAdd a real example with your actions and the result
    • BSay the same thing again with more confidence in your voice
    • CMention that your friends and family agree with you
    • DAdd stronger words, such as "amazing" and "outstanding"
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    Odpowiedź: A. Add a real example with your actions and the result

    Claims alone prove nothing. A STAR example shows the interviewer what you did and what happened.

16. Pytanie 16 z 17

    You do not understand an interview question. What should you do?

    • AGuess what they meant and answer as quickly as you can
    • BStay silent until they move on to the next question
    • CGive a different answer that you prepared earlier
    • DPolitely ask the interviewer to repeat or rephrase it
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    Odpowiedź: D. Politely ask the interviewer to repeat or rephrase it

    Asking for a question to be repeated or rephrased is normal and better than answering the wrong question.

17. Pytanie 17 z 17

    "What would you do if you saw a co-worker doing something unsafe?" Which way of answering is strongest?

    • AGive a one-word answer, such as "report", and stop there
    • BSay that it would never happen at a workplace you work at
    • CExplain the steps you would take, in order
    • DSay you would mind your own business to avoid any conflict
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    Odpowiedź: C. Explain the steps you would take, in order

    For hypothetical questions, walk the interviewer through clear steps. A real example makes your answer more believable.

Klawiatura: 1–4, aby odpowiedzieć, Enter – następne pytanie.