three years ago, when I interviewed for my current job, questions came from a long list that my boss had written himself. I found that list recently and trimmed it down to what I believe are the hardest/trickiest questions to answer so that maybe you guys can think on them and be prepared for your next job interview! best of luck!!

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• please describe for me a typical day on your past/current job
• why did you leave your last job?
• how do your previous work experiences prepare you for this position?
• give me an example from your current/past job that demonstrates your persistence.
• how do you organize yourself for day-to-day activities?
• when you are assigned to work with new people, how do you go about getting to know them and how they work?
• what type of person is the hardest for you to get along with?
• how do you handle conflicts, like with a co-worker or boss? how do you resolve them?
• how would you define a conductive work atmosphere?
• what do you want out of a job?
• what makes a job enjoyable for you?
• what is your greatest strength? worst deficiency?
• how do you take direction?
• what do you do when things are slow at work?
• what do you do when you’re having trouble solving a problem?
• what kinds of decisions do you find particularly hard to make?
• why is it important to prioritize?
• why do you think you’ll be successful in this job?
• what are your goals - both short term and long term?
• how do you cope with the inevitable stresses and pressures of the job?
• what kinds of things would you want to avoid in future jobs?
• what reservations do you have about working here?
• what ways do you find work interferes with your personal life?
• define cooperation.
• how can we best reward you for doing a good job?

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• make my bed: i know it sounds stupid but it helps, i swear
• tidy everything you don’t really need on your desk: if you don’t need it, it’s just a waste of space
• find the perfect light: yes, it sounds like a shitty selfie advice, but try studying with natural sunlight, and then study with a yellow-ish neon light. we both know what’s really better.

• try not to study on your bed: it’s confortable, cozy, warm, soft, beautiful and that’s why you’ll just fall asleep and never study again.
• on the desk, on a table: it works perfectly because you’re not distracted by anything and you have a large amount of space to use.
• couch? it depends. if you need to take notes, cram or something like that, i wouldn’t do it. if you just need to practise some quizzes, your choice is free
• find a nice café or a library if you don’t like studying in your house (my house is always super loud for example) 

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• i usually listen to music: (i made a spotify playlist that you can see here) BUT i don’t listen to anything if i am doing maths or latin homeworks
• i have never listened to any podcasts but i’ve read of people that find it useful so just do what you think it’s better for you (lol)
• youtube videos: when i am not in the mood for music or i can’t find anything that i like, i’d just create a youtube playlist. i usually put in it videos like “november favorites”, “plan with me”, vlogs or such things.
• i NEVER study with the tv turned on. i find it very distracting and not helpful at all

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• drinks: i’d usually go for a tea, a coffe, a hot chocolate… 
• snacks: i like energy bars(?), i like almonds, peanuts, cereals; but i won’t say no to nutella, chocolate bars, sweets and cookies. just eat what pleases you.

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you shine like the stars you light up my heart 💫 

1. not answering texts/chats
2. getting my hopes up 
3. daydreaming
4. being awkward
5. pissing people off
6. sleeping

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