Frequently Asked Questions (2023)

Frequently Asked Questions (1)

FAQs 101: Who, What, Where and When?

Below are some of the most frequently asked logistical questions that we hear from parents throughout the school. Click on a question to read more.

  • Where is the Kindergarten? What is the Rotunda? Where is the Finance Office? I need a campus map!

    The Saint Ann’s campus consists of a number of buildings spread over several blocks in Brooklyn Heights. We also frequent many neighboring parks, playgrounds, and other buildings where we hold community events. Click here to access a campus map with information about each of our buildings and what you can find there.

  • What are the addresses of the buildings, when does drop-off begin in the morning, and where is the division office?

    Note: During the 2022-2023 school year, early drop off and school hours may be affected by Covid-19 policies and procedures.

    The Preschool (26 Willow Place) is open for early drop-off beginning at 8:20 a.m. and children are expected in their classrooms at 8:30 a.m. Dismissal is at 2:45 p.m.

    The Kindergarten (124 Henry Street) is open for early drop off beginning at 8:15 a.m. Classrooms open at 8:30 a.m. and children are expected in their classrooms by 8:40 a.m. Dismissal is between 2:45 p.m.-3:00p.m.

    The Lower School (in the Farber Building at 153 Pierrepont Street) is open for early drop off beginning at 8:15 a.m. Children are expected in their classrooms by 8:30 a.m. Dismissal routines will be communicated by the Lower School Office. At 3:15 p.m., any child who has not been picked up will be taken into the After School Program, and parents will be billed at the daily rate. After School ends at 5:30 p.m. The Lower School Office is located on the 3rd floor.

    Children in the Preschool, Kindergarten, and Lower School must be accompanied to and from school by an adult. The school must have written consent on file from a parent or guardian in order for a lower school student to travel to and from school on their own.

    The Bosworth Building (129 Pierrepont Street) is open from 7:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. for regularly scheduled activities. Team practices, reviews, rehearsals, etc. may necessitate earlier opening, later closing, weekend and/or holiday use. The High School Office is located on the third floor. The Upper Middle School Office (6th-8th grades) is located on the 9th floor. The Lower Middle School Office (4th and 5th grades) is located on the 8th floor.

    Fourth grade students are due in their homerooms at 8:20 a.m.; all other middle school students are due at 8:35 a.m. for their first period classes. Fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students have homeroom for the first day of school only. Dismissal times vary according to individual schedules. Unless they are meeting a teacher, Middle School students should not be above the lobby floor until 8:15 a.m.

    The Rubin Building (124 Pierrepont Street) is open from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

    The Parish House (157 Montague Street) is open from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

  • Getting to and from school: Is there a bus? Can my child get a metrocard? What if my child is running late?

    There is no school bus service at Saint Ann’s. Students get to school in whatever way makes the most sense for each family.

    Some students are eligible for student metrocards or transit passes. These are distributed through the divisional offices, but please note that eligibility for such passes (and the type of pass) is determined by the Department of Education of the city of New York, not by Saint Ann’s.

    In every division of the school we ask that families try to get students to school on time so they can have the best possible start to the day. Coming late can have a ripple effect on the rest of a child’s day. In the transition from the Lower School to the Middle School punctuality becomes even more crucial as students move to a fully departmentalized schedule. In fourth grade, far-flung first period classes begin at 8:35am, directly following homeroom.

    The MTA, traffic and errant phone alarms sometimes stymie our best efforts at timeliness. Phone calls, emails or notes to division offices in these instances are always appreciated. Middle school students who are late should report to the appropriate division office upon arrival before going to class.

  • How will meals happen? What about food allergies? Is the school nut-free?

    Preschool and kindergarten students bring their own lunches to school each day. In lower school (beginning in first grade), lunch is provided by the school and is included in the school’s fees. In middle school (beginning in fourth grade) and high school, students have the option to purchase food in the dining room and charge it to their student account by typing in their last name. There is a set daily fee for middle school students; high school students pay by the item. High school students are also allowed to leave school to purchase food from local restaurants any time they have a free period. Eighth grade students in good standing may also go “out” for lunch.

    We try to accommodate any special dietary needs and, while we don’t claim a “nut-free” environment, we avoid serving nuts and peanut butter in school lunches. Contact foodservicehelp@saintannsny.org for help or more information.

  • How do I access the parent portal and the online directory? Who do I contact if I forgot my password?

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    Click here to access the Parent Portal and Online Directory in Veracross. If you have forgotten your password click “forgot username or password” on the login screen to have a password reset email sent to you. If you have any further difficulties logging in, email parentsupport@saintannsny.org. Remember that you can always make changes to your address and contact information directly via the Parent Portal. If you need to change your email address contact registrar@saintannsny.org. Your Parent Portal login will need to be reset.

  • Where is the school calendar? Where is the athletic calendar? When are the school vacations going to be next year?

    Click here to view school calendars. A one-page school calendar (click on the link that says “Yearly Calendar”) for the following school year showing school holidays, vacations and parent-teacher conference dates is posted on the website each January. The month to month calendar of events gets uploaded each August and parents receive email notification at that time; it is subsequently updated in real time.

  • What time does the day end and what happens after school? Is there an after school program and how does it work?

    In the Preschool, Kindergarten and Lower School the school day officially ends between 2:45-3:00pm; the division office will communicate specific dismissal routines. Lower School students who are not picked up by 3:15pm will be brought to the After School program and parents will be billed at the daily rate. After School ends at 5:30 p.m. Middle and high school students will have different start and end times to their school day depending on their individual schedules.

    We have an on-campus After School program available to currently enrolled students in kindergarten through sixth grade that students can attend on a semester, monthly, weekly or daily basis. After School runs until 5:30 pm each day that school is in session. The Director of After School contacts families directly about registration and enrollment. Click here to read general information about the program or contact Emily Bolevice, Director of the After School Program at ebolevice@saintannsny.org. Please note emails are checked periodicially during the summer months, and there is no preschool After School program.

  • Is there a summer program and how does it work?

    Click here to read about our Summer Arts program, which serves Saint Ann’s students from preschool through middle school. The summer program can be a great transition for new students who will be entering Saint Ann’s the following fall, particularly in the younger grades. It is a chance to meet classmates before the year begins. For questions about the summer program contact Paul Benney, Director of the Summer Program, at summer@saintannsny.org.

  • How will I know if it’s a snow day?

    • If NYC public schools are open for in-person learning, Saint Ann’s will also be open.
    • If NYC public schools are closed for in-person learning, Saint Ann’s will also be closed. As a policy, Saint Ann’s will NOT automatically switch to distance learning on snow days. Any exceptions to this policy will be clearly communicated to families, faculty, and staff in advance via email, text message and on our website. Families should ensure that your contact information is kept up-to-date in theParent Portal.
    • If school is already in session and NYC public schools close early, Saint Ann’s will NOT necessarily close early as well. We will communicate with families, faculty, and staff via email, text message and on our website.
    • NYC public school closing information is available vianyc.govor by calling 311.
  • How are birthdays and birthday parties handled in the Kindergarten and Lower School?

    Students are welcome to bring a special treat to school on their birthday or half-birthday to share with their class. We ask parents that such treats be entirely nut-free. Whenever possible please bring enough of the same treat for everyone in the class; it can get tricky if there are 10 vanilla cupcakes and 10 chocolate but 12 children want vanilla.

    When inviting students to birthday parties we ask parents to be mindful of feelings: make sure to distribute all invitations outside of school and please keep birthday discussions and plans outside of school as well unless the whole class is invited.

  • Is there a dress code? What should my child wear to school?

    There is no dress code at Saint Ann’s. However, especially in the preschool, kindergarten and lower school, school is an active place filled with running, jumping, dancing, painting and sometimes rolling in the grass! We encourage kids to wear active, comfortable clothing that can get dirty and sneakers or other footwear that will keep them on the move safely. Anything that shouldn’t get dirty is best left at home.

  • What should my child bring/not bring to school? Where should they store their stuff?

    In the Kindergarten and Lower School, children should leave all electronics, toys, and collectibles at home. This includes Pokemon and other trading cards. Teachers will not allow these items in the classroom and will remind your child to leave them at home.

    Please be aware that scooters will be stored outside of school buildings during the day. Bikes should be locked in bike racks and can’t be stored inside. Wheeled shoes and wheeled objects are not allowed inside school buildings.

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    If it’s too valuable to lose, it may be best left at home. Middle school students – and, on request, high school students – are provided with lockers which, when locked, are the safest place to store personal belongings. Locks are available free of charge in division offices. Students younger than high school should leave cell phones at home or store them in lockers or otherwise away for the duration of the school day. (You can read more about our cell phone policy below.)

  • What if my child loses something at school?

    It’s a reality that kids tend to leave their things around. Labeling clothing and other belongings with a student’s name vastly improves our ability to return missing items to their rightful owners. Parents are asked to label items for young children and encourage older children to retrieve lost possessions.

    In the Lower School there are lost and found bins outside the lunchroom and on floors 2-5. In the Bosworth Building, bins are on the 8th, 9th and 12th floors. Division offices are also good places to look for missing items or ask for help in finding them.

    We periodically announce lost and found cleanout times to give students a final opportunity to collect their belongings before we dispose of or donate items that have not been claimed. Students are responsible for their own belongings; the school has no liability for missing items.

  • Health: Does my child need to be immunized to attend school? What forms do they need to participate in interscholastic sports? When should I keep my child home sick?

    Click here to visit the nursing office section of our website and use the links on the left hand side to find our policies on health forms, immunization and keeping or sending a child home sick. You can also read our concussion management plan and what we require before a student can participate in interscholastic sports. Our school nursing staff can be reached at nurses@saintannsny.org.

    Please note that some interscholastic leagues in which Saint Ann’s participates have minimum practice count requirements before students can play in games. Additional information about these requirements and other need-to-know information for parents of student athletes can be found on the recreational arts pages of our website as well as in the Student Handbook via the Parent Portal.

  • My child needs working papers. How do we get those?

    Click here to download and print out the application for working papers for minors age 14 or older. Since the school has records of your child’s age and their health records in our nursing office, students will not need to provide additional documentation to apply for a work permit. Fill out parts 1 and 2 of the application, including a parent signature. Once the application has been completed, the student needs to bring the signed application to Kevin Anderson in the high school office (kanderson@saintannsny.org) in person in order to be issued a work permit. Kevin’s office is located on the third floor of the Bosworth Building.

  • My high-school aged child has questions about summer programs outside of Saint Ann’s or needs the school to send a transcript or reports to a summer program. Who do I contact?

    Questions about non-SA summer programs can be addressed to the High School Office at highschool@saintannsny.org. The Student Affairs Coordinator can give students information about specific programs or arrange for transcripts, reports or other materials to be sent directly from the school as part of a student’s summer program application. We are familiar with the application requirements for many popular summer programs; students and families should note that many (though not all) summer programs require anecdotal reports from Saint Ann’s applicants in addition to the student’s transcript since our transcript does not have grades. Students should plan ahead and be mindful of summer program application deadlines relative to school vacations.

Frequently Asked Questions (2)

FAQs 202: How Does This Work?

The frequently asked questions below delve deeper into some aspects of Saint Ann’s theory and practice. Click on a question to read more.

  • Communication: When should I contact the school? Who should I call about attendance? When will you contact me?

    Attendance
    One important time to email us is if your child needs to miss the whole day of part of a school day, and to do so again for each day that they are absent. You can email the appropriate division office using the contact information found on the back page of the art calendar and on the Parent Portal.

    Beyond Attendance
    We also encourage parents to call or email division offices with everything from changes in that day’s after school plans to changes in address, family structure, custody, child care arrangements, or a health situation or family crisis at home. Division offices are here to help and can relay information to other administrative offices and teachers as needed to support your child. Please be in touch if there is something you think we need to know about.

    You can always update your address and contact information directly through the Parent Portal. To update your primary email address, contact registrar@saintannsny.org.

    The art calendar and the Parent Portal contain contact information for most administrative offices. We ask parents to communicate information and concerns about their children through the relevant division office rather than calling, texting, or emailing individual teachers.

    You can expect regular email communications from the school about community news and events. Division offices will often email about division-specific events and will contact you when they have anything to communicate about your individual child.

    However, it is important to note that, consistent with our goal of nurturing student independence, middle and high school parents should not necessarily expect to hear every time there are auditions for the play or try-outs for the basketball team. Older students have regular assemblies with division heads who frequently communicate important information to students directly. Parents are always welcome to contact division offices with questions.

  • How does the middle and high school schedule work?

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    Middle and high school students have highly individualized schedules depending on what classes they are taking. Fourth graders have daily homeroom; other middle and high school students are due at school for the beginning of their first class of the day.

    In the middle school, the day will generally end either at 2:35pm, referred to as an “early day,” or 3:25pm, sometimes called a “late day.”

    In the high school, the beginning and end of each school day is truly unique to the student and can change if a student adds or drops classes. The last “regular” period on the high school schedule ends at 4:15pm, but it is followed by the seminar period, during which some students will elect to take classes that run until 5:50 pm. On the other hand, some students will have days where their last class ends at 2:35pm or earlier. Grade advisers work with students to design courseloads and schedules that work for that student.

    One important aspect of high school schedules are free periods. During “frees,” high school students are truly free – they can leave campus during these times if they so choose and need return only when they are due to be in their next class.

    When the school year begins, if you are a middle or high school parent you will be able to view your child’s schedule through the Parent Portal. If you need to schedule extracurricular activities before the school year begins you can contact the division office for dismissal times, but full schedules are not available until the first day of school.

    We encourage students who wish to make schedule changes – even our youngest middle schoolers – to speak directly with their division head or grade dean, rather than expecting their parents to mediate this process. Those administrators must ultimately approve all schedule changes. The first few weeks of the year generally function as an add/drop period, especially in high school, where students have a chance to iron out the details of their schedules with the division office.

    In high school there are occasionally scheduling “conflicts” that get worked out on an individual basis; for more details please contact your child’s HS grade dean.

  • How will I know how my child is doing and what they are learning? Tell me more about reports and checklists.

    We rely on ongoing dialog with students and parents in addition to checklists (twice annually, “fall” and “spring”) and narrative reports (twice annually, “mid-year” and “year-end”) to communicate about what’s going on in the classroom. Written feedback begins at the Kindergarten level. Checklist reports begin at the middle school level, in fourth grade. All checklists and anecdotal reports are read by your child’s division head or grade adviser before they arrive at your home. If you have a question about an individual checklist or report, the division head or grade adviser is the person to call. You can read some thoughts from our Head of School, Vince Tompkins, on “Why We Don’t Use Grades” here. Formal parent-teacher conferences are held once a year in November; we try to make the dates available to you during re-enrollment the previous year so that you can plan ahead. If you cannot attend parent-teacher conferences or wish to schedule an additional conference with a teacher please contact the relevant division office.

    Generally, in the middle and high school, families will receive the first set of checklist reports shortly before the November teacher-parent conferences, where you will have an opportunity to discuss them with your child’s teachers. More detailed mid-year reports that describe both the classroom curriculum and your child’s learning are mailed home about halfway through the year. Different grades will arrive at different times – first semester officially ends about halfway through January. Year-end reports generally arrive at home after classes have ended for the year. In middle and high school these are accompanied by a letter from the grade adviser or division head summarizing the student’s year and offering guidance.

    In general, the school considers checklist reports and cover letters to be “internal” documents that do not become part of a student’s formal academic record and are not sent on when a student applies to a summer program, transfers schools or applies to college. There may be individual exceptions as adjudicated by the division head or grade adviser. With the exception of senior year, mid-year reports are not sent to colleges.

    If you have questions or concerns about your child’s learning or would like to request a meeting with a teacher feel free to contact the division office.

  • Why is my child’s class doing something different than the class next door? Will they miss anything?

    With the skeleton of our curriculum to support them, and the shared primary goal of educating students, teachers in every division of the school have significant autonomy to design their own classrooms. This means, for example, that one lower school classroom may be studying the ocean while another is in outer space. One high school U.S. history course will be in Selma while another has turned their attention to Vietnam. Our approach to education means that we deliberately do not require teachers to distribute year-long syllabi to students or parents or to post lesson plans or homework online. We take seriously the task of hiring and nurturing a faculty who will communicate their love and knowledge of their discipline in meaningful ways and respond to individual students’ needs and abilities. Like our students, we trust our teachers and encourage them to bring their own vision to their classroom.

  • Will you give my child a computer? What role will technology play in my child’s education?

    At Saint Ann’s, instructional technology follows and directly supports the pedagogy of our teachers. The diverse range of disciplines, subjects, teaching styles, projects and classroom activities offered by our faculty is reflected in our use of technology. The design and deployment of technology favors innovative, adaptable, unobtrusive and robust solutions suited to the wide spectrum of individual faculty and student needs.

    We avoid platforms and technologies that distract or detract from the beauty and integrity of a true learning experience, and look beyond the horizon to identify the skills, tools and lessons our students will need to be successful and safe in their interactions with technology both inside and outside the school environment.

    We are not a “laptop school” and we do not provide each student with a computer. Faculty are not required to post student homework or course syllabi online. Students in grades 4-12 are issued Saint Ann’s Google accounts that enable them to use school resources, such as Chromebooks. There are workstations available to students for completing and printing school work in the division offices and throughout campus.

    If a student does not have access to a computer or other technology at home that they need in order to complete school work, parents are strongly encouraged to get in touch with the relevant Grade Dean or Division Head who will help find a solution.

    Complete information on our educational technology resources and use policies is available in our Student Handbook through the Parent Portal.

  • What does equity work look like in practice at Saint Ann’s? What is Community Meeting? Does Saint Ann’s have affinity spaces?

    In our younger divisions, equity work has focused on curricular review and establishing a framework for creating anti-racist classrooms and teaching equity-related skills and concepts across Preschool, Kindergarten and Lower School. In the middle and high schools, in addition to ongoing curricular review across departments, students in all grades have both structured and unstructured opportunities to talk and learn about topics related to equity and inclusion. These are facilitated by teachers as well as by division offices in collaboration with the Diversity and Institutional Equity office, and include Lower Middle School diversity workshops, Upper Middle School community meeting, Upper Middle School affinity spaces, High School Friday meeting, High School race-based affinity spaces, and student-initiated, student-run groups like High School Black Student Union or Upper Middle School and High School Women in STEM.

    You’ll find more details about what equity work looks like on the ground under “In Practice” on the Diversity and Institutional Equity section of our website.

  • What if my child has a learning disability or a health concern? Does the school have support staff?

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    The school has a dedicated team of trained professionals who work together as Student Support Services. Student Support Services is made up primarily of the school’s psychologists, learning specialists and testing coordinators, but they also work closely with school nurses and health educators. The Student Support Services team are here as a resource for students, parents, and teachers and are in regular contact with division offices. It is important to note that, especially in the younger grades, the presence of support staff in the classroom is an ordinary part of the school day that does not necessarily indicate a “problem” in that classroom.

    The Teaching and Learning Center (the “TLC”) is located on the ground floor of the Bosworth Building, right next to the Ritchey Art Room. The TLC is open Monday through Friday from 8:15am-4:30pm. All middle and high school students are welcome to drop in during their free periods, including lunch. They can also stop in before classes begin to print out homework or get needed class supplies. Learning specialists staff the TLC and are there to support students with anything they need that is related to school work. They are happy to help with studying for tests, writing papers, understanding reading assignments, organizing materials, and managing time, among other things.

    Support staff are available to speak with parents. Click here to visit the Student Support Services page of our website, where you’ll find a who’s who of the team and information about where they are located and how you can contact them. The Director of Student Support Services is our School Psychologist, Liz Bernbach, PhD. Click here to visit the nursing office section of our website.

    Saint Ann’s aspires to meet the needs of each student, and to work with them to overcome obstacles so they can benefit from the school’s unique curriculum and pedagogy. The school strives to work in partnership with parents when it comes to supporting students. That partnership includes communicating with families and clinicians to ascertain if a student has received a diagnosis that impacts their learning. Diagnosed learning issues may be disabilities under the law. When such a diagnosis is present, Saint Ann’s engages families in an interactive process, based on testing and medical/psychological information provided, to determine a reasonable accommodation which enables the student to participate in the School’s program.

    The School will reasonably accommodate such disabilities in accordance with legal requirements. It is important to note that the law does not require the requested accommodation nor the best accommodation. The School is not required to provide an accommodation if it would constitute an undue hardship or fundamentally alter the School’s program.

  • How does the college process work and when does it start?

    We have a dedicated team of college counselors who work with individual students and families throughout the college process. This process intentionally begins halfway through the junior year at Saint Ann’s. However, we know that parents often have questions about college before then. You can find general information about the College Office here. While you’re there, be sure to check out our Recommended Reading section! Your child’s grade adviser can answer other questions you may have about the process prior to junior year.

  • How does financial aid work? Is there financial aid available for field trips, music lessons and other non-tuition expenses?

    Please visit the finance office pages of the school’s website for information on our financial aid policies and processes. Currently enrolled families can find full details of the financial aid process on the Parent Portal. Questions about the financial aid process from currently enrolled families should be directed to financialaid@saintannsny.org.

    Families applying for admission to Saint Ann’s can find information on the financial aid application process by visiting the Admissions page of the School’s website and clicking on the Financial Aid link. They should direct questions about financial aid policies to the Director of Admission, Diana Lomask (dlomask@saintannsny.org).

  • What’s your policy on cell phones?

    We are a community that values in-person connection and conversation, and our policies for the use of cell phones and similar personal electronic devices reflect our commitment to being unplugged and present with one another while at school or engaged in school activities. Before ninth grade, students are not permitted to use cell phones in school. Cell phones, smartwatches, and similar personal electronic devices may be taken away by faculty or administrators if a student in any division is using one inappropriately or disrespectfully. Thus, 9th–12th grade students may use their cell phones in designated areas (the third floor of the Bosworth Building and below, and in the High School Annex of the library.) If a high school student must use their phone when on another floor or in another building, they should step into a division office, department office, or similar, so as to do their part in keeping our corridors and common spaces device-free. High School students using their phones outside of designated spaces will be asked to put it away by a faculty/staff member or administrator, and are expected to meet that request with equanimity and understanding. We ask parents and guardians to support our efforts to limit the use of personal electronic devices at school by refraining from contacting your child on their personal device while they are at school.

    Our full policy on cell phones and similar technology is outlined in our Student and Family Handbook, which is available as a PDF through the Parent Portal.

  • What is your policy on bullying?

    Every member of our community is due the respect that allows for meaningful and equal participation in what we hold most dear. Acts of discrimination and harassment–including bullying, taunting or intimidation– are obstacles to both learning and teaching and will not be tolerated. Please see our full policies on community responsibility, bullying, harassment and disciplinary action in our Student and Family Handbook, which is available as a PDF through the Parent Portal.

  • What does discipline look like at Saint Ann’s?

    There is no detention. We try not to motivate students through punitive measures, particularly in the context of learning. Being in a quiet room with a book should be a joy, not a punishment. By design, we hope to model how intellectual curiosity and a sense of individual agency can motivate academic pursuits. That said, community behavioral norms and expectations are detailed in our Student and Family Handbook which is available as a PDF through the Parent Portal. Division heads and grade advisers determine situationally and age appropriate consequences on an individual case basis.

  • Do you have a Parent-Teacher Association? How can I get involved in the life of the school?

    We do not have a PTA. Annual parent meetings, cocktail parties, dinners and parent-teacher conferences are included on the school calendar. These, along with attendance at student performances, readings and sports games are great ways for parents to be involved in the school community. Parents of younger children are sometimes invited to join for class field trips; this is not a requirement and generally is no longer the case in the middle and high schools. There are a number of "Celebrate Saint Ann's" and other events organized by the Advancement Office throughout the year at which parents and families are most welcome; those are communicated via email.

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  • Failing to ask questions.

What is the golden rule in interview? ›

3 golden interview rules: be prepared, be professional, and most importantly, be yourself.

How do you win a third interview? ›

How to Ace a Third Interview
  1. Use Previous Interviews.
  2. Research the Company.
  3. Look up Your Interviewers.
  4. Speak with Confidence.
  5. Behavioral Interview Questions.
  6. Hypothetical Situations.
  7. Common Interview Questions.
Oct 20, 2021

What are tricky interview questions? ›

15 tricky job interview questions — and how to nail them
  • Can you tell me a little about yourself?
  • How did you hear about the position?
  • What do you know about the company?
  • What are your greatest professional strengths?
  • What do you consider to be your weaknesses?
  • What is your greatest professional achievement?

What are 5 unique questions you can ask at the end of an interview? ›

20 smart questions to ask at the end of your next job interview
  • What do you personally like most about working for this organisation? ...
  • How would you describe your organisation's culture? ...
  • Can you tell me about the kind of supervision you provide? ...
  • What have past employees done to succeed in this position?

What is the toughest question to answer? ›

Answered! Life's 25 Toughest Questions
  1. Can love really last a lifetime? ...
  2. Why do married folks begin to look like one another? ...
  3. Can a marriage survive betrayal? ...
  4. Why does summer zoom by and winter drag on forever? ...
  5. Do animals really have a sixth sense? ...
  6. Why does the line you're in always move the slowest?
Nov 23, 2010

Does asking questions show intelligence? ›

The research shows that asking more questions builds emotional intelligence, lending to better soft skills - key in leadership at work and interpersonal relationship building. Asking questions is an effective way to better communicate and connect with others.

Is asking questions a strength? ›

In fact asking questions is a sign of strength and intelligence – not a sign of weakness or uncertainty. Great leaders constantly ask questions and are well aware that they do not have all the answers. Intelligent questions stimulate, provoke, inform and inspire.

Is asking questions good communication? ›

The use of questioning skills is an important area of verbal communication. By asking questions, you gain answers, understanding, and potentially acceptance for the message sender.

What does it mean when someone keeps asking the same question over and over? ›

Repetitive questioning is due to the underlying disease: The patient's short term memory is impaired and he is unable to register, encode, retain and retrieve the answer. If he is concerned about a particular topic, he will keep asking the same question over and over again.

What's it called when you avoid answering a question? ›

Question dodging is a rhetorical technique involving the intentional avoidance of answering a question.

What is a question with no answer called? ›

rhetorical question Add to list Share. When you ask a rhetorical question, you don't really expect an answer. Imagine your brother is blasting his music and you ask, "Could you play that music any louder?" You don't really expect him to answer — you just want him to turn it down.

Is 21 questions a good idea? ›

If you're looking for a great way to break the ice with new co-workers or a new boo you want to get to know better, the 21 Questions Game is a perfect place to start! All 21 of these questions are made to start memorable conversations and get to know each other a little bit more.

Is 20 questions a good idea? ›

Asking your crush 20 deep questions is a surefire way to learn more about each other while building an intimate bond. You might have heard of the 36 questions experiment. Two psychologists, Arthur Aron, Ph.

Is asking a lot of questions a good thing? ›

Asking a lot of questions unlocks learning and improves interpersonal bonding. Questions are such powerful tools that they can be beneficial—perhaps particularly so—in circumstances when question asking goes against social norms.

What's a deep question? ›

Deep Hypothetical Questions

If you had the power to correct one problem in the world, what would you fix? Where would you go if you could teleport anywhere in the world? If you could be an animal for a week, what would you be? If you could be an object for a day, what would you be?

What are the top 5 powerful questions? ›

The Top 5 Most Powerful Leadership Questions
  • What life experience has most shaped who you are? ...
  • What makes it all worthwhile to you? ...
  • Where do you have the most impact? ...
  • What stands between you and where you want to go? ...
  • How are you?

What are the big 6 questions? ›

Big 6+ Inquiry Process: Big 6+ Inquiry
  • Task Definition/Questioning.
  • Information Seeking & Location and Access.
  • Use of Information.
  • Synthesis & Sharing.
  • Self-Evaluation.
Jun 9, 2021

What are the 6 basic questions? ›

These six, one-word questions are an excellent way to help you evaluate an information source:
  • Who? Who wrote/created this information, and who are they in terms of this information and in this context? ...
  • What? What is the source? ...
  • When? When was this information gathered, posted, or published? ...
  • Where? ...
  • Why? ...
  • How?
Nov 22, 2022

What are the 6 Essential questions? ›

Emmy-winning screenwriter, script doctor, and writing coach Glen Gers sums up twenty-five years experience with his six essential questions for writing.
...
The six questions are:
  • Who is it about?
  • What do they want?
  • Why can't they get it?
  • What can they do about it?
  • Why doesn't that work?
  • How does it end?
Aug 1, 2022

What are 21 juicy questions? ›

Juicier Questions
  • How many people have you kissed?
  • Do you ever think about me?
  • What have you done sexually with someone else?
  • What attracts you to people?
  • What are your thoughts on sex?
  • Are you a virgin?
  • Do you think you're a good kisser?
  • What turns you on?
Jul 28, 2022

What are good 21 questions to ask a girl? ›

GOOD 21 QUESTIONS TO ASK A GIRL OR GUY
  • What are five words you would use to describe yourself?
  • What are five words you think other people would use to describe you?
  • What is your dream vacation?
  • If you could have a house by the ocean or in the mountains, which would you choose?
  • What does your dream house look like?

How to play 21 questions with a guy? ›

Each player has to answer a set of 21 questions. To make things more interesting, the players can divide the questions and allocate points to each. The person who answers them all wins. If you gather more than two people to play, all the other players get to ask you a question from the list as per their wish.

What are 5 successful interview tips? ›

Tips for a Successful Interview
  • Be on time. ...
  • Know the interviewer's name, its spelling, and pronunciation. ...
  • Have some questions of your own prepared in advance. ...
  • Bring several copies of your resume. ...
  • Have a reliable pen and a small note pad with you. ...
  • Greet the interviewer with a handshake and a smile.

What are the 20 most common interview questions and answers? ›

20 Most Common Interview Questions & How to Answer Them
  • Tell me about yourself.
  • What are your weaknesses?
  • Why should we choose you for this job?
  • What are your hobbies outside of work?
  • Where do you see yourself in five years' time?
  • Why are you leaving your current position?
  • What are your main strengths?
Jan 17, 2018

What to say in an interview if you don't know the answer? ›

That's an interesting question. So that I understand exactly what you're looking for, do you mind unpacking the question a little more?” This is a tried and true “fail-safe” response when you don't quite know how to answer a question.

What are the 5 star interview questions? ›

The most common questions are:
  • Tell me about a time when you were faced with a challenging situation. ...
  • Do you usually set goals at work? ...
  • Give me an example of a time you made a mistake at work.
  • Have you ever faced conflict with a coworker? ...
  • Tell me about a time when you handled the pressure well.

What are 4 tips for interviewing? ›

Interview tips
  • Review common interview questions. ...
  • Make a list of questions that you would like to ask during the interview. ...
  • Be prepared. ...
  • On the day of the interview, remember to:
  • Display confidence during the interview, but let the interviewer start the dialogue. ...
  • End the interview with a good impression.

What are your 3 weaknesses interview questions? ›

So as a recap, the four answers that you can give when being asked, what are your greatest weaknesses, are, I focus too much on the details, I've got a hard time saying no sometimes, I've had trouble asking for help in the past, and I have a hard time letting go of a project.

What are the 3 main characteristics for interview answers? ›

5 qualities and characteristics recruiters look for in interview answers
  • Communication of Motivations and Preferences. ...
  • Confidence in Skill and Experience. ...
  • Preparation for Proceeding Further in the Process. ...
  • Be Honest and Reflective about Professional Failures or Shortcomings to Show How You've Grown.
Jun 2, 2022

What are the 3 types of interview structures? ›

Structured interviews: The questions are predetermined in both topic and order. Semi-structured interviews: A few questions are predetermined, but other questions aren't planned. Unstructured interviews: None of the questions are predetermined.

What are the 3 formats of interview describe each? ›

However, you are likely to encounter three basic types of interviews- -structured, unstructured, and behavioral. In a structured interview the recruiter asks each applicant a specific set of questions. In some cases he or she may write down your responses. A very structured interview may feel rather rigid and formal.

What are the types of interview answer? ›

In this article, we will learn about the different types of interview in detail that are conducted at individual and group level.
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Let us take a look at the different types of interview conducted.
  • Panel Interview. ...
  • Structured Interview. ...
  • Unstructured Interview. ...
  • Stress Interview. ...
  • Case Interview. ...
  • Off-site Interview.

How do you describe yourself in 3 words? ›

"Enthusiastic, confident and friendly are three words I'd pick to describe myself. My enthusiasm for health care allows me to stay motivated at work and find importance in what I'm doing. My confidence helps me recognize my abilities while also knowing that there's always room to learn more.

Why do you want this position? ›

Mention any skills or work experience that makes you a unique, strong candidate for the job. If possible, use numbers to express how you can add value to the business. For example, if you saved your previous company a certain amount of money, mention this, and say that you want to do the same for this company.

What do you say in Tell me about yourself? ›

A simple formula for answering “Tell me about yourself”
  • Present: Talk a little bit about what your current role is, the scope of it, and perhaps a big recent accomplishment.
  • Past: Tell the interviewer how you got there and/or mention previous experience that's relevant to the job and company you're applying for.
Jul 20, 2022

What are 4 good interview techniques? ›

Tips for a Successful Interview
  • Be on time. ...
  • Know the interviewer's name, its spelling, and pronunciation. ...
  • Have some questions of your own prepared in advance. ...
  • Bring several copies of your resume. ...
  • Have a reliable pen and a small note pad with you. ...
  • Greet the interviewer with a handshake and a smile.

What are the 5 top interview techniques? ›

5 Interview Techniques That Actually Work
  • The STAR Method. The STAR method is a great way to answer behavioral interview questions. ...
  • Be on Time. ...
  • Be Prepared for Common Questions. ...
  • Be Confident, but Not Arrogant. ...
  • Ask Questions. ...
  • Ending the Interview on a Positive Note.
Jul 20, 2022

What are the 2 approaches of interviewing? ›

Nondirective Interviewer asks open ended questions, providing general direction, but allows applicant to guide the process. Open-ended or nondirective questions are designed to encourage the candidate to speak freely at some length and expand on their job-relevant knowledge, skills, or experiences.

What is the STAR method in interviewing? ›

The STAR method is a structured manner of responding to a behavioral-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing.

What is the key to a successful interview? ›

Communication Skills

Be sure to briefly cover your education, work history and a hobby. The interviewer wants to know you are well-rounded person. Show confidence in yourself and your abilities. Key words to use are: profit, challenge, responsibility, developing new skills, team player, etc.

What is the best interview style? ›

The most frequently used interview technique are structured interviews. Structured interviews are being used by 74% of HR professionals around the world. Behavioral interviews come second in a tight competition. This interview technique is being used by 73% of of HR professionals around the world.

What are closed questions in an interview? ›

Closed-ended interview questions

This category of job interview questions calls for simple, informational answers. Often, they can be just a "yes" or "no," but you should give candidates an opportunity to explain themselves. These questions can help you quickly gain basic information about the job seeker.

How to prepare for an interview? ›

Brush up on interview skills and common interview questions.
  1. Identify your selling points for this job. ...
  2. Be ready to tell the interviewer about yourself. ...
  3. Know why you're interested in this position at this company. ...
  4. Do some salary research. ...
  5. Prepare your stories. ...
  6. Familiarize yourself with the STAR method.
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