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What 6 common interview questions actually mean

We give you advice on how to answer the six most common questions in an interview, so you win that job.

Hospitality | Manaakitanga

This industry may be for you if you are interested in:

• meeting people and building relationships
• customer service
• working with food and drink
• event management
• providing accommodation and hotel management.

Tips for answering interview questions

How to answer questions and make a good impression at interviews.

Creative Design | Hoahoa Auaha

Creative design may be for you if you are interested in:

• using creative, design and drawing skills
• using different techniques to create artworks and images
• working with your hands
• interpreting and developing other people's ideas
• using computers and design software.

Law | Ture

This industry may be for you if you are interested in:

• New Zealand legislation and regulations
• the New Zealand legal system and court procedures
• preparing arguments and public speaking
• researching, analysing and interpreting information.

Personal Development Plan

Having a career action plan can help you to remain focused. It can help you assess where you are and monitor your progress.

Tips for creating a New Zealand-style CV

You may already have a CV, but its style, length and content may be quite different from CVs in New Zealand. These tips will help you write your CV in a style that New Zealand employers prefer.

Government | Kāwanatanga

Languages | Reo

This industry may be for you if you are interested in:

• other societies and cultures
• how languages are used
• analysing and interpreting information, and problem solving
• working with others and using communication skills
• reading and research
• teaching.

Conservation | Whāomoomo

Conservation may be for you if you are interested in:

• advising people on ways to protect the environment
• protecting the diversity of animals and plants 
• controlling animal and plant pests.