Practice prompts based on occupational tasks
These Applyace practice prompts use O*NET tasks for word processors and typists. They are not reported employer questions. If you have not done a task, explain your approach and learning needs instead of inventing experience.
1. File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update, and delete documents.
Describe a real example of this task. What was your responsibility, and what happened?
2. Transmit work electronically to other locations.
How did you decide which approach or tools to use? Explain the tradeoffs.
3. Perform other clerical duties, such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.
What could go wrong during this task? Describe how you would check your work.
4. Electronically sort and compile text and numerical data, retrieving, updating, and merging documents as required.
Explain a time you coordinated this work with someone else. How did you communicate?
5. Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
How would you handle an unfamiliar part of this task? Identify what you would need to learn.
6. Print and make copies of work.
What evidence would show this task was completed successfully?
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Practice one answer with your own evidence
Pick an occupational task, then outline a real example. This is practice, not a prediction of an employer’s questions.
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File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update, and delete documents.
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Questions to ask the interviewer
- Which of these occupational tasks takes the most time on your team?
- How do you measure success in the first three months?
- Which tools, training and support are available for this role?
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