Instead of completing mock interviews for the class the remaining DQ's will require you to post answers to sample interview questions. I expect answers to be answered as if you were in an interview setting and be written using proper English and using 200-300 words.
Here is a web site that will give you some advice on answering questions. How to Answer Tricky Questions Now here is the 3rd to last DQ. Answer the following interview question and then comment on 2 other student's posts by giving them advice on a better way to answer the question. "What is your greatest strength, and some of your weaknesses?"
Cody LaMunyan
5/24/2011 12:27:17 am
I have strengths and few weaknesses. My greatest strength is my skill of teamwork. I can accomplish way more tasks working with a team than just by myself. I feel like I am a great teammate. One of my weaknesses is talking in front of a lot of people. I really get nervous then I don’t know what I’m saying. Another weakness I have is working under pressure. When I work under pressure I don’t usually accomplish the task that’s at hand. Those are my strengths and weaknesses.
Max Ruchert
5/24/2011 02:59:09 am
I think that my greatest strength is public speaking. This is because I have aloud and clear voice and I can draw people into the discussion at hand. I can also entertain people with certain ways that I talk and adding emphasis on words and laughing at myself and at some of the people comments. One of my weaknesses is patience. I am not a patient person, never have been and I doubt I ever will be. I do not like bullies and do not put up with them. Another one of my weaknesses is time management. I cannot keep track of time and do not use it to its full advantage. I think I can get something done in a certain amount of time but I end up running out of time and don’t finish the job. My final weakness is concentration on a certain thing. I think I have a problem because I always am singing songs in my head and I get side tracked very easily and don’t recover from it very fast. These are my strengths and weaknesses.
Kelli Orvis
5/24/2011 06:32:27 am
My strengths are that I am creative when it comes to things I have to do like studying I make note cards and when I have nothing to do I just pull them out and study. Another one is that I am respectful to all my teachers well at least I try to be and I’m also pretty respectful to my peers. Also I never give up no matter how frustrated I am at something I don’t stop till its perfect. Another strength I can of that I have is that I like to make people smile and have fun when there having a bad day. Last but not least I think I do pretty well in all my classes. Now for my weaknesses well as I was saying I’m doing great in all my classes except there is one class that I have always had problems with and that’s English. For me I have troubles remembering what I read. So since I cant remember anything I read I don’t do very good on my tests and quizzes. I also have ADD. Which causes a lot of trouble for me when it comes to my classes. Also if I’m working on an assignment I flip out if someone interrupts me because when I’m working I don’t like being disturbed.
Mackie Monahan
5/24/2011 01:09:30 pm
Well, as a student my greatest strength is probably English. So as a person in the work place I feel my strongest attribute would be communication. Though with strength always come weaknesses. I dislike talking on the phone or walking to some person’s door, I feel intrusive and rude. When I talk to someone I don’t know well or have just met, I sometimes trip over my words or talk to fast. At this it may seem that communication is not a strong point for me, but after I know the person I need to talk with more, I slow down and don’t stutter. Also after knowing a person for some time I can talk on the phone with them or walk to their door without feeling rude.
Tori Sullivan
5/24/2011 02:50:52 pm
I believe that my greatest strength is organization. I take my time to put everything in an order that is easy for me to locate and looks at its best. I feel that organization is a great quality to have because I can find my work easily and it looks neat. While some people may think that this is a weakness because I take longer to finish a task then others. I don’t rush and I still meet deadlines.
Tori Sullivan
5/24/2011 02:53:55 pm
Mackie Monahan-
Tori Sullivan
5/24/2011 02:57:28 pm
Max Ruchert-
Max C. Ruchert
5/25/2011 05:09:41 am
Mackie-
Max C. Ruchert
5/25/2011 05:12:12 am
Cody-
Cody LaMunyan
5/25/2011 05:16:33 am
Tori Sullivan- I agree you are organized but I wouldn’t a perfectionist that doesn’t sound very professional.
Cody LaMunyan
5/25/2011 05:20:08 am
Max Ruchert- I agree that you are great a public speaker.
Katlyn McClain
5/25/2011 09:52:19 am
I have some strengths and weaknesses. One strength for me is patience. I have learned to be patient with little kids and everyone. I use it when I’m talking with people or explaining something to them. Also I use it with my cousins when I tell them to do things because it takes them it a little longer to things. Another strength of mine is that I respect teachers and my peers. When I was young I was raised to listen and to not argue with adults. A weakness of mine is time management. I’ve never been one to really keep track of time or to use the time wisely. Now I have a watch on my wrist to look at and I come straight home to do my homework once I’m done with my sport. Another weakness of mine is I get frustrated when I keep doing something over and over again but can’t get it right. I’m trying to fix that by telling myself its ok and that I will get the hang of it soon. I just got to keep trying or I go to ask for some help from someone that knows how to do what I’m doing. Like from a teacher, peer, or a fellow student. Those are my strengths and weaknesses.
Katlyn McClain
5/25/2011 09:57:17 am
Kelli- I think you answered the question very well. =) we were supposed to post our strengths and weakness. That is exactly what you did. You gave her examples of them and kind of explained why they are that way. Good job. =)
Katlyn McClain
5/25/2011 10:17:51 am
Mackie – Leadership is a very important strength and your aren’t bossy. You try to ask people to do something and sometimes they do it or they don’t. Stuttering and talking fast is a normal thing that people do when they first meet others so it’s ok. =) English is very strong skill for you and I think you should become a English teacher when you are older.
Wyatt Hyer
5/25/2011 01:19:46 pm
I have many Strengths as well as weaknesses. Starting with my Strengths I consider myself a very creative person who is always seeking alternative ways to do things. I believe another one of my strengths is Curiosity, I think asking a lot of questions is a good thing because it just means I want to do something right or am asking a question that someone else may not know. Another strength I have is Social intelligence. I am what you would call a “people person” and get along with most people (even when it is hard to). I can tell when one of my friends is not feeling good or if they are really happy. Growing up with three brothers and two sisters isn’t easy, that is where self-control comes into play. I often had to hold myself back from doing things that were really tempting. These are a few of the strengths I have. As for my weaknesses, the first weakness I have is I often will lose my patience. I have gotten stronger in this area over the years but I still think that I would consider it a weakness that I have. Another weakness I have is that I often get side-tracked. I get bored when working on something for long periods of time and will easily become distracted with something else. These are some of my strengths and weaknesses.
Wyatt Hyer
5/25/2011 01:20:38 pm
Max- I would also agree that public speaking is your greatest strength because I have seen you do the FFA creed and many other public speaking activities. Good Job and keep up the good work!
Wyatt Hyer
5/25/2011 01:21:27 pm
Cody- Because of Basketball and football I would have to agree that teamwork was built by playing these sports and it is one of your best strengths. Working under pressure may be one of your weaknesses but I can tell you have become much stronger in this area. Good job!
Taylor R. Prince
5/25/2011 01:57:52 pm
I know for a fact that I have strengths and weaknesses. However, I hope I have more strengths then weaknesses. One of my biggest strengths is my ability to work hard and my ability to strive for perfection no matter what. I have been put in many situations where my strengths have been tested and I am proud to say, that for the most part, I have come out on the successful side.
Taylor R. Prince
5/25/2011 02:07:21 pm
Let me start by saying, I agree with the fact that you are creative. Anyone one that knows you remotely will agree with this. Most people will find this to be a good quality, for the most part… This post was great, however, I do have one criticism, you tended to talk more about your negative qualities rather than your positive qualities. You said you can tell when your friends aren’t happy and know how to make them feel better my question to you would be, why? How do you know this, and, how do you know how to make them happy?
Taylor R. Prince
5/25/2011 02:15:03 pm
Katlyn –
Taylor R. Prince
5/25/2011 02:18:01 pm
I made a mistake D:
Mackie Monahan
5/26/2011 02:50:04 am
Taylor-
Mackie Monahan
5/26/2011 02:52:10 am
Cody-
Alexandrea Sanders
5/26/2011 05:05:45 am
There are a lot of strengths I have but I also have a couple weaknesses. One of my greatest strengths I think would be that I am a really hard worker. If something really needs to get done I will get it done and I will get it done right. I also am a really fast learner; if you show me how to do something I can do it right away. Once I am taught something I can do it and remember it. One of my weakness; I think would be that I am kind of a procrastinator. I usually wait until the last minute to get something done, but I usually always get it done. If something is important I do it right and do it right the first time. I can be out spoken some times; I like to speak my mind no matter the circumstance. I know that could be a bad thing because I should learn how to keep m mouth shut in certain situations but that is not how I was raised. Another strength would be that I am a early bird. I get up on time always and am usually early to everything. Those are some of my strengths.
Alexandrea Sanders
5/26/2011 05:08:18 am
Cody-
Alexandrea Sanders
5/26/2011 05:11:08 am
Wyatt-
Dusitn Lee Roosevelt
5/26/2011 06:10:13 am
My greatest strength and my lowest weakness Well lets start with my strength's I got good computer skills the work I do may be hard but I don't give up, some teacher at Jennifer thought that I couldn't not do the work that was given to me. Every teacher at the elementary school put me down. So when someone says hey Dustin your really good a that you nice job on that test. I think I could have done better but I did my best I know it might bother people that I say that I did bad when I did great its just am not used to everyone saying that am good at anything but coming to this school has made me realize that is more to life than being put down left and right. Thanks everyone. some other strengths are Friendship because I think that being a good person is a strength you can't just wake up one morning and say your going to be nice and expect to be nice you have to learn to be nice it does not come natural. weak points are trying to keep every thing organized. how a little trouble being sociable ill have to work on that.
Maria Meyers
5/26/2011 11:51:20 am
I have many strengths, and I also have some weaknesses. I would say one of my biggest strengths is my independance. I work really well alone. When I work by myself, I know that I will get the job done exactly how I want it. A lot of my ideas are really creative and complicated, so I don't like to have to explain them. When I work alone, I can focus better and do more of a quality job. I don't constantly need somebody's help. I don't feel the need to follow trends, act how everyone else acts, or do what everyone else does. I love being my own person. Because I am so independant, I am also reliable. If I say I will do something, it will get done. Not only will the job be done, but it will be done well.
Maria Meyers
5/26/2011 11:59:16 am
Katie-
Maria Meyers
5/26/2011 12:04:37 pm
Mackie-
David
5/26/2011 02:20:45 pm
Well I have a lot of strengths and unfortunately probably the same amount of weaknesses. I shall start with my strengths. I am usually respectful to people who are of authority over me. It is important for me to make sure that I do something that someone asks me o do. I also am a quick learner. I adapt to a problem to fix it and I don’t give up until it is done. I am also understanding. If something doesn’t get done for a good reason I don’t freak out about it, I just say okay and get it done. Those are my strengths. Now for my weaknesses. One of the biggest weaknesses I have is my ADD. I have a big problem with having to sit still and work on the same thing for long periods of time. Sure it makes me have more energy to do things, but it makes me pay less attention to detail. Another problem I have is that I like to take shortcuts. I try to cut corners to get things done fast. It makes me make a lot of mistakes. I am doing my best to try and get over this and so far have been successful. I hope to finally be able to do something all the way through without being told more then once.
David
5/26/2011 02:34:12 pm
Wyatt- You are definitely right about being a people person. You put up with people that are really hard to, such as Mitch or riley. I am glad you see you are a people person because when we go places together I will make you do all the talking because I am not.
David
5/26/2011 02:36:15 pm
Cody- It is true you work well in teams. Whether you are playing a sport such as basketball or you are just working on a project then you are always doing your share of the work. Oh and by the way……….I am not a communist. Great post.
Riley Bott
5/27/2011 01:08:09 am
I have many strengths and a few weaknesses. One of my strengths is teamwork. I enjoy working on a team and using teamwork to get things done quickly and effectively. One of my weaknesses is procrastinating. Like for example I am doing this DQ on the last day to do it, which explains a lot. I also will wait to study till the last day before a test. Another weakness of mine is doing something when I know if I don’t do it right there will be a consequence. So in a way its like working under pressure. (llimer si vyer ont loco)
Torrie Koller
5/27/2011 03:28:22 am
What is your greatest strength, and some of your weaknesses?"`
Torrie Koller
5/27/2011 03:29:45 am
Cody- A better way to talk about your weakness would be to say how it has made you a better person or how having that weakness has improved you.
Torrie koller
5/27/2011 03:31:42 am
Wyatt- You did a really good job answering this DQ but a way to improve you answer would be to say how your weakness has made you a better person! Or how it has improved you in some way. But overall good job!
Shelby Fuchs
5/27/2011 03:45:45 am
For some strengths I have the ability to listen to people and hear what they are saying. I also can work well in a team. I like to have other people’s opinions along with my own to insure that what I am doing is good and quality work. I also have no problem speaking in front of groups. I may get nervous but I can always push through it. Depending on the conditions I can be a very patient person. I am also easy to talk to even though sometimes people have to explain things to me because I have a problem understanding things sometimes. I have a lot of weaknesses because no one is perfect. One of them is weird noise like tapping. The other things that annoy me is that people talk WAY to much. I admit I talk too much too. I also have a problem with understanding what people are saying. Ask any of my friends and they would say that they have to explain a lot to me. Lastly I get offtrack a lot. I can’t do anything that is boring or I will get off track and not get it done till the last minute.
Kelcey Gerking
5/27/2011 05:10:09 am
I have quite a few strengths, as well as weaknesses. I think that one of my strengths is my creativity. My creativity helps me when I write, make projects and be myself. I also think that one of my strengths is cheering people up. When I see someone that is upset or sad, I can’t help but try and make them smile. This, however, is sometimes a weakness, as I sometimes get so wrapped up in someone else’s sorrow, that I get depressed too. I’m one of those people that, even unintentionally, can’t help but feel and share another person’s pain. One of my greatest weaknesses is my ADHD, it causes me to get easily sidetracked, have a short attention span, makes it hard to sit still, and, worst of all, if I get sidetracked, more than likely will forget what I was supposed to do in the first place. I think that the biggest strength is my way with animals. I get along with people great, and I have plenty of friends, but I tend to understand, and get along better with animals than I do with humans. I think that I have a good work ethic, and that, even if it takes me longer to finish something than other people, then I usually do my best on it.
Taylor Lewis
5/27/2011 05:15:35 am
One of my strengths is that I can deal with a lot of the humiliation from fellow peers. I like working out side is another strength. Another one is that I work hard and get the job done, even under pressure. I can work under some pressure really well. Also I can either work in teams or alone is another strength. I do not mind either of them. One Weakness I do not work that well inside as I do out side. I also procrastinate somewhat. I get the work done, but I wait to do at the last moment and put more pressure on my self. I can usually deal with this, but I do not always like the extra pressure. Another strength is that I can usually learn stuff like math real easily. Another weakness I have is that I cannot draw well. I cannot write that well either. I find these things very hard and challenging. Also I cannot type that fast without looking at my keys. If I were able to look at the keys I would be able to type faster then usual. Another weakness in my opinion is writing and English. These are my strengths and weaknesses.
Haley Thomas
5/27/2011 05:20:02 am
I believe that my greatest strength would be my ability to follow directions. I listen very well and learn very quickly. You could tell me how to do something, I would ask a few questions but then after that, I would remember and be able to do it quite easily. Then for my weaknesses, would be talking in front of a group of people. So if I were to be put in a meeting, I wouldn’t have me be the representative that talks to all of the important business figures. Another one of my strengths is being able to type at a pretty high speed. I am one of the fastest typists in my class and think that I am pretty accurate when it comes to spelling and punctuation. English is one of my best classes and comes easily for me. And one of my worst weaknesses is that I over think myself all the time. I evaluate myself on everything I do to try to make it perfect. Which in some ways is a good thing, but I make it harder for myself to actually complete the task I have been assigned. Those are some of my greatest strengths and my worst weaknesses.
Kelcey Gerking
5/27/2011 05:21:17 am
Dustin,
Haley Thomas
5/27/2011 05:23:30 am
Kelcey-
Haley Thomas
5/27/2011 05:25:17 am
Shelby-
McKenzie Uto
5/27/2011 06:12:09 am
My greatest strength is probably my work ethic. I have achieved good grades and I have had some success in sports due to my extra time put in. I personally feel this is something that is very valuable to me and it should help me a lot in the future also. My weaknesses consist of; public speaking, I lose my patients, and I also tend to make some things a lot more stressful then they should be. Public speaking is something I feel like I can get over if I just practice it, I am fine speaking in front of groups of people that I know. It’s the people I don’t know that I have a problem with, they just seem so intimidating and I feel that I am getting judged. I am consistently working on my patients. I tend to get annoyed easily which I know is not a good thing at all. The final thing that is probably my biggest weakness is stressing out. I probably do worse on tests and quizzes then I normally would if I didn’t stress out about them. Although I do have many weaknesses I didn’t list I feel like these are my biggest ones that I need to focus on changing, especially for my career.
McKenzie Uto
5/27/2011 06:15:19 am
Katlyn, although your strengths are very good and impressive (they truly are great strengths to have and I envy you) the question did say “Your greatest strength” so that maybe should only be one. Just a thought There really wasn’t anything wrong with your post so I had to at least find one thing. Great post Katie!
Taylor Lewis
5/27/2011 06:47:56 am
Cody - I think you could add you are good at standing up for yourself. You should list this.
Taylor Lewis
5/27/2011 06:50:03 am
Max - I read that you cannot keep track of time that well. One suggest I would have would be to buy a watch and use it a lot. Good luck!
Kayla
5/27/2011 08:53:47 am
I have many weeknesses that really bring me down in the long run. My worst weekness would be that I don't work very hard untill the last minute. This has been a huge contribution to my grades in school, but I usually tend to do better than expected for the most part. Another weekness would be that I am very quiet when I am in intense situations. Personally I think I should be expressing my ideas and thoughts when people really need them. That is one thing I should work on through the next couple of years. If I were to be in a situation in which I have strong opinions about, it would be otherwise.
Kayla
5/27/2011 08:58:48 am
Taylor I do agree with you when you said that you can "deal with humilliation from fellow peers." I think that that is a good strength to have. It is also very true and I have notice that it's true. Stay strong Taylor!
Kayla
5/27/2011 09:05:09 am
Wyatt I do agree that you are a people person. I don't think I've heard anyhting said bad about you (other than from teachers). Great job!
Shelby Fuchs
5/27/2011 09:49:14 am
Kelcey- I agree that you like to cheer people up. Also you get very sidetracked so agree with that too.
Shelby Fuchs
5/27/2011 09:51:45 am
Katie M.- Great post! You are one of the patient people I know and that is one of the biggest reason your one of my closest friends.
Consuelo Arteaga
5/27/2011 10:01:52 am
Katlyn- I think that you did a very good job with your DQ. I agree with you. I think that you are a great person who is really patient with people. You are one of the nicest people I have ever met. Great Job! :)
Consuelo Arteaga
5/27/2011 10:03:36 am
Kayla- You are one of the most creative people I know. I've seen you draw pictures and you are amazing!! I think that Drawing is one of your strengths also. Great Job
Emma Woodland
5/27/2011 11:10:35 am
I think that one of my greatest strengths is that I know how to be friendly. Another strength I have is that I can get along with animals and understand how to work with them and get them to mind, without being cruel. I have always had a natural knack with animals. The first time I rode a horse I was getting it to mind and before I knew it I was galloping around the pasture and was jumping. I can be friendly and joke around with a lot of people. But just as everyone else I do have weaknesses, a few are I tend to be very stubborn and hard to work with sometimes. When I get something set in my head I won’t change until I am convinced otherwise. Another weakness I have is actually listening to what is being said. I tend to sometimes only listen to the parts I want to hear about. And I sometimes do not study very well for tests and quizzes, which I guess would also be known as poor time management. I have been trying to get better in that I do not wait until last minute to study for quizzes and tests instead I try and get studying in, in advance. Which has made my grades improve in the past few weeks. I have also tried to not be rude to people or take jokes too far, and I have also tried to be more open to other people’s ideas and comments, instead of just deciding I’m right, right off the bat.
Emma Woodland
5/27/2011 11:16:47 am
Torrie K. - It almost always looks like when someone criticizes you, you smile and say oh I didn’t realize that thank you. You almost always seem to be cheerful. I think you are a great leader, you try and help everyone. Great Post!!!
Emma Woodland
5/27/2011 11:17:01 am
Katlyn M. – I think that you do have a great patience. You always try and listen to what people have to say even if they repeat themselves. I think you have a great patience to put up with me even when I do zone out and repeat myself. GREAT POST!! I will try and be more considerate and listen and try to be as patient.
Harley Diener
5/27/2011 12:09:38 pm
I think that my greatest weakness is that I don’t take very many thing that seriously, but I think that sometimes it can actually be a great asset. I also have a cheerful personality and that comes in handy when trying to motivate other people. One of my greatest weaknesses is that I am a very impulsive person, and though it may be fun, it is not always good, especially in a work environment. I also have a whirlpool of emotions. I can be hyper and weird, but under that I am a deeply emotional person. That can be good and bad. A strength is that I am very creative and imaginative. I have a high reading level, and energy level, though a short intention span. I am a hard worker, though one of my weaknesses is that I have to care about what I am doing to go do an over the top amazing job. Many people may have to say positive or negative comments about me but that’s all I can think about saying on my weaknesses and strengths. Thank you.
Tyler McGreevy
5/27/2011 12:09:59 pm
Some of my strenghts are when I play dodgeball with my team in P.E. Like when I have to make sure my whole team dose'nt get out. Another one would be working on the farm with my dad. Some of my weeknesses would be like when I have to stand in front of everybody while reading a papper. Another one would be like when I have to act in a play. I can get really nervous. I would start shaking and having trouble speaking. That is some of my weeknesses and strengths.
Tyler McGreevy
5/27/2011 12:13:58 pm
Cody L.- I agree with you on about when you get nervous in front of people while reading a papper.
Harley Diener
5/27/2011 12:15:14 pm
Kelcey,
Tyler McGreevy
5/27/2011 12:17:48 pm
Taylor P.- Awsome job on the DQ you are Successful
Kelcey Gerking
5/27/2011 02:43:07 pm
Harley,
Harley Diener
5/27/2011 02:48:09 pm
Harley Diener
5/27/2011 02:53:05 pm
My finger slipped and I accidently pushed enter, sorry. Comments are closed.
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