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    Saturday Academy provides wide access to hands-on learning for diverse students in grades K-12 in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and the Arts (STEAM). Since 1983, our community experts have sparked curiosity and love of learning in young people.

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    For more than forty years, Saturday Academy has been trailblazing innovative education for the next generation of innovators in grades K-12 in Oregon and SW Washington.

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Sample Interview Questions

This page includes a list of typical interview questions. Use this list to think about your answers ahead of time. If possible, work with a friend, parent or advisor and practice your answers in a mock interview.

  • General Questions
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  • Employment Questions
Select from the following:
  • What are your major strengths?
  • What are some of your weaknesses?
  • Tell us about yourself.
  • What have you read recently?
  • What are your hobbies?
  • How do you like your classes? Which classes are your favorite and why?
  • What things do you admire in other people?
  • What was the best (and worst) criticism you ever received? Why?
  • Why are you applying to this position?
  • How well do you follow verbal and written instructions? 
  • How do you deal with failure?
  • What are your long-range career/education goals?
  • Where do you see yourself after you graduate from high school or college? 
  • What previous experiences have you had that may apply to this position?
  • What qualities would you like your co-workers to possess?
  • Why should we hire you?
  • Why are you interested in this position?
  • What do you know about our organization?
  • What is your schedule this summer?
  • Please describe an example situation where you learned new skills quickly.
  • What challenges have you faced in school and how have you dealt with them?
  • In one of your previous jobs, what were the challenges facing you and how did you deal with them?
  • Can you manage time effectively?
  • How well do you work independently?
  • When are you the most and least productive?
  • How would your last supervisor describe you?
  • Describe the ideal team member and leader.
  • Do you work better as an individual or in a team?
  • What would you like to know about the company or the position? 
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Saturday Academy

4035 NE Sandy Blvd STE 226
Portland OR 97212

503.200.5858

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Saturday Academy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and contributions are fully tax-deductible. Our Federal Tax ID# is 20-3770321. ©2021 Saturday Academy

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