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title: Job interview questions to practice with your teen
description: Interviewing for a job can be stressful experience for your child. Help boost their confidence by practicing with this checklist of interview questions.
slug: job-interview-questions-to-practice-with-your-teen
author: Andrew M.I. Lee, JD
reviewer: Jim Rein, MA
published: '2019-10-16T11:57:26.573Z'
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source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/job-interview-questions-to-practice-with-your-teen
lang: en
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# Job interview questions to practice with your teen

Think back to your first few job interviews. Did you know what to expect or say? Interviewing can be a stressful experience for teens looking for their [first job](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/checklist-finding-a-first-job-that-fits-your-teen) — especially if they have learning and thinking differences. It requires certain skills that may be weak spots, like listening comprehension or focus. Plus, it’s unknown territory.

Practicing — first with you, then with an adult your teen’s not as close to — can [reduce the fear factor](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/helping-teens-deal-with-fears-about-the-future) and [build your child’s confidence](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/how-to-build-self-esteem). Use this list of common interview questions with your teen.

- Can you tell me a little about yourself?
- Why do you want this position?
- What do you know about our company?
- Why should we hire you?
- What are you learning in your classes that will help you succeed in this position?
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- What’s the accomplishment you feel proudest about?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Can you work on holidays and weekends? What about evenings?
- This job pays X. Is that acceptable to you?
- Do you have any questions about the job or this company?
- When can you start?

Get tips to [help your child develop job skills at home](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/6-tips-for-developing-job-skills-at-home). And learn about great [careers for kids who don’t want to sit at a desk all day](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/at-a-glance-career-paths-for-teens-who-dont-want-to-sit-at-a-desk).

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