Thursday, February 12, 2009

Avoiding Trap Question In Interviews

double question
Do you attend stu or do you work?

wrong choice question
is your skin black, brown or yellow?

'fuzzy word' question
should coaches relax on their training techniques?

cover the world question
What do you think about stu?

jargon question
what they do?

kitchen sink question
Explain the techniques used in soccer practice, how often you get water breaks, time spent in drill and overall record?

dream question
How far would you like to go with your soccer career?

leading question
How are you glad Obama was elected as president of the US?

hearsay question
do you believe the Iraqi citizens benefit from US presence in their country?

fallout question

do you play a sport?
if yes, do you play soccer?
if so, what position do you play?

Thursday, February 5, 2009

interview w/ L.

L wore a loose green shirt with blue jeans and cacky sandals. This goes well with the personality that came across during his interview. He also has a tattoo on his left arm and muscles, maybe from working out at the gym or from all of the extreme sports he enjoys taking part in.
He initially appears to be a reserved individual. Throughout the interview I realize he is an accomplished person who appears to have experienced some hardships in life. “I’m an observer,” he says, he prefers to study his surrounding before taking part in it. Despite this he faced me during my questioning him and although answered truthfully, kept to himself, not elaborating further. It wasn’t until the end of the interview that he returned to the previous questions I’d presented and shared more stories.
When asked about his nationality he answered “I am American, and I have my reasons for saying that”. His ancestry, however, is Irish. His answer is surely due to his participation and dedication to the United States Army.
L attended a private high school about an hour away from his home. He lived with the desdeSancits, a couple. The wife was a pastor and the husband, Julio desdeSancits, a defense attorney who he claims to admire to this day. L worked 30-40 hour weeks while in high school.
His hobbies and sports during his high school years were writing, Mountain bik,. Rock climbing, Camping, hiking, and playing soccer for his high school. He also enjoyed Football, Wrestling, Baseball, taking part in the school play and chorus.
L’s mother is a registered nurse. He does not know what occupation his father has because they no longer speak to each other. The reason being his dropping out of college to join the army when he was younger.
The reason for L attending stu is because his wife works at the law school so he benefits from not having to pay for tuition. He plans to go to Law school in the future but is very selective about his options, not considering the most approximate institution to meet the standards. L also works in the writing center and is a member of the Army reserve.
L grew up in Maine. Both his parents were divorced but shared joint custody. He also is the oldest of three brothers, all with three year difference.
Currently L lives in Miami Lakes. Although he’s also lived in places such as Fort Meyers, Fort Lauderdale, and Cape Coral. The five words he chose to describe his childhood were: difficult, fun. Learning, growth, troubled.