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- What can you tell me about the CNE?
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-Founded in 1879 so it is a part of the heritage in our region.
-It is the largest fair in canada and most eco friendly fair in north america.
-Over a million people around the country come for the event.
-For this reason it generates a lot of money for both the city of toronto and province of ontario.
-It has a wide variety of entertainment and food for people of all ages. - What can you tell me about the job?
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-I've never done this job before, but I did some research on what it is about.
-I've read that an industrial machine is used to compact garbage.
-There is a sort of tray that is filled with a trash bag and it is loaded into the compacting machine.
-After this, the door of the compactor is opened and bags of trash are thrown into it.
-The door is then locked and the start button is push for the machine to begin its job.
-When it is done, the machine is unloaded and the remains are thrown into a dumpster. - Why do you want to work here?
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-I have applied to a few places, but this one was the first, so I really appreciate that you're giving me this opportunity.
-The environment of the work seems great.
-I don't know who wouldn't want to work here.
-It's during the summer, the weather is hot and the fair is a lot of fun.
-My friend also work here a few summers ago and he advised that I give it a look because he liked working here. - What can you bring that others can't?
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-I can't tell you anything about the other applicants, but I know about myself.
-I know I can bring a great work ethic and enthusiasm.
-Being in university, I get a lot of assignments and work throughout the year. I always get through it and I don't give up. I adapt quickly and I don't lose interest in my work.
-I also speak english, french and some italian. - What are you passionate about?
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-I'm very passionate about helping others.
-I used to have trouble with my french immersion school work when I was younger and my mother would do anything she could to help me with it. She would take me to all kinds of places and I believe this is the reason why I want to become a teacher. I help my brother and sister with their french work and I'm looking to volunteer to get experience at a school. - Why should we hire you?
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-I know there are a lot of applicants, but I know that if I'm chosen you can count on me 100%.
-I’m attentive, I follow instructions well, I'm enthusiastic about my work, I'm not lazy and I'm helpful. - How do you handle stress or pressure?
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-Obviously pressure is a good thing because it helps you grow as a person. So it's something you have to go through.
-But, for me I like to exercise, I do that 4 times a week and everything seems great after that.
-Even with a lot of work as long as I continue with it then I feel fine. - What is your weakness?
- -I'm not the loudest person, but it doesn’t affect my ability to speak to people or have a conversation with them.
- How do you work with groups?
- -I tend to work well with group members, but I also thrive working independently.
- What is your strength?
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-I hold myself accountable.
-I know the importance of working as a team, but I also know that you need to be accountable for your own work in order for the team to work well. - Tell me about yourself
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-My name is Abdirezak, I’m 18 years old and I’m currently studying in university.
-I’m hard working, active, eager to learn, but I also like to teach others and help them get better. - Describe a difficult work situation and how you overcame it?
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-A couple years ago at school I was on a field trip and that day our teacher gave us a group project to work on in pairs.
-Since I wasn't there, a student from my class who didn't have a partner, so picked me to be in his group.
-Over the next week I would check up with him and I also organized what parts we would do individually.
-Every time he would tell me he would get to it later, and the date of the presentation was getting closer and closer.
-Since I figured he wasn't going to do anything, I did both my part as well as his.
-Obviously I let my teacher know about it because it the problem and she decided to mark us individually.
-I presented my part and he did the one I gave him.
-In the end, the problem was resolved. - Questions to ask the interviewers
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-What is the company’s management style?
-Is the work more independent or do we work cohesively?
-What does the company promise its workers?
-What is it like working here and what can I expect?
-What do your previous employees enjoy about working here?
-Is there anything previous employees disliked?
- If the people who know you were asked why you should be hired, what would they say?
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-They would tell you that I'm always reliable and whenever you need me I'm there.
-I'm friendly with everyone and it would be next to impossible see me get angry.
-I'm really focused on my work.