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    <question><![CDATA[How are you?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[I am feeling fine today. Thank you for asking. How about you?]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="I am feeling fine today. Thank you for asking. How about you?"><![CDATA[I am feeling fine today. Thank you for asking. How about you?]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[Did you have any trouble finding us today?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[Thanks to the excellent directions your secretary provided me, I had no trouble at all finding your office.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="Thanks to the excellent directions your secretary provided me, I had no trouble at all finding your office."><![CDATA[Thanks to the excellent directions your secretary provided me, I had no trouble at all finding your office.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[May I get you something to drink?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[I am fine right now, but thank you for asking.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="I am fine right now, but thank you for asking."><![CDATA[I am fine right now, but thank you for asking.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[Describe yourself to me.]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[The three adjectives that come to mind are dedicated, tenacious and organized. I'm dedicated to the company I work for -- the only reason I ever left a job in the past was due to the company closing its doors.##I would not work for a company whose goals I do not fully support. I've read your mission statement, and I believe in your goals.##Secondly, I'm tenacious. When there's something to be done, I get it done. I work well as a team member and as a team leader. ##I excel at motivating a group toward its goals and I virtually always finish projects ahead of schedule and under budget.##And thirdly, I am organized. Some of my colleagues have joked about me and my organizer book never being seen apart. To a degree, this is true. I am a list-maker. ##If something needs to be done, I break it down into manageable chunks, and schedule deadlines for each phase of completion. Wouldn't you say that these three qualities would be advantageous in your company?]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="The three adjectives that come to mind are dedicated, tenacious and organized. I'm dedicated to the company I work for -- the only reason I ever left a job in the past was due to the company closing its doors.##I would not work for a company whose goals I do not fully support. I've read your mission statement, and I believe in your goals.##Secondly, I'm tenacious. When there's something to be done, I get it done. I work well as a team member and as a team leader. ##I excel at motivating a group toward its goals and I virtually always finish projects ahead of schedule and under budget.##And thirdly, I am organized. Some of my colleagues have joked about me and my organizer book never being seen apart. To a degree, this is true. I am a list-maker. ##If something needs to be done, I break it down into manageable chunks, and schedule deadlines for each phase of completion. Wouldn't you say that these three qualities would be advantageous in your company?"><![CDATA[The three adjectives that come to mind are dedicated, tenacious and organized. I'm dedicated to the company I work for -- the only reason I ever left a job in the past was due to the company closing its doors.##I would not work for a company whose goals I do not fully support. I've read your mission statement, and I believe in your goals.##Secondly, I'm tenacious. When there's something to be done, I get it done. I work well as a team member and as a team leader. ##I excel at motivating a group toward its goals and I virtually always finish projects ahead of schedule and under budget.##And thirdly, I am organized. Some of my colleagues have joked about me and my organizer book never being seen apart. To a degree, this is true. I am a list-maker. ##If something needs to be done, I break it down into manageable chunks, and schedule deadlines for each phase of completion. Wouldn't you say that these three qualities would be advantageous in your company?]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[In five words or less, describe yourself.]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[Organized, creative, diligent, friendly and resourceful.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="Organized, creative, diligent, friendly and resourceful."><![CDATA[Organized, creative, diligent, friendly and resourceful.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[Where or how did you hear about this opening?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[A friend of mine mentioned this position to me. My friend knew that I have experience in a similar position. After a long discussion, we decided that it would be a good idea for me to contact you about this opportunity.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="A friend of mine mentioned this position to me. My friend knew that I have experience in a similar position. After a long discussion, we decided that it would be a good idea for me to contact you about this opportunity."><![CDATA[A friend of mine mentioned this position to me. My friend knew that I have experience in a similar position. After a long discussion, we decided that it would be a good idea for me to contact you about this opportunity.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[Do you have any friends or relatives working here?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[Yes, I have several friends that work for your company. One of them has recommended that I speak with you about this position. I do not have any relatives working here.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="Yes, I have several friends that work for your company. One of them has recommended that I speak with you about this position. I do not have any relatives working here."><![CDATA[Yes, I have several friends that work for your company. One of them has recommended that I speak with you about this position. I do not have any relatives working here.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[How could you contribute to our company's goals?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[I found it interesting that your company so prominently displays its mission statement in the lobby. I think that says something very positive about a company. And I was especially pleased that you so clearly delineated your community relations goals.##I would spend a great deal of time working with the leaders throughout the city and do whatever it takes to help improve this community, including volunteering to work with several organizations in a managerial capacity. Not only would this help to improve the community, it would also help to keep your company name visible.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="I found it interesting that your company so prominently displays its mission statement in the lobby. I think that says something very positive about a company. And I was especially pleased that you so clearly delineated your community relations goals.##I would spend a great deal of time working with the leaders throughout the city and do whatever it takes to help improve this community, including volunteering to work with several organizations in a managerial capacity. Not only would this help to improve the community, it would also help to keep your company name visible."><![CDATA[I found it interesting that your company so prominently displays its mission statement in the lobby. I think that says something very positive about a company. And I was especially pleased that you so clearly delineated your community relations goals.##I would spend a great deal of time working with the leaders throughout the city and do whatever it takes to help improve this community, including volunteering to work with several organizations in a managerial capacity. Not only would this help to improve the community, it would also help to keep your company name visible.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[What made you apply for this position?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[A friend of mine who works here told me about this position. I have several years of experience doing similar work for another company, and I am sure that my experience would greatly benefit your company.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="A friend of mine who works here told me about this position. I have several years of experience doing similar work for another company, and I am sure that my experience would greatly benefit your company."><![CDATA[A friend of mine who works here told me about this position. I have several years of experience doing similar work for another company, and I am sure that my experience would greatly benefit your company.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[Why are you considering our company?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[Your company has some distinct challenges coming up in the next year. The company I worked for before faced similar challenges, and we were very successful in addressing them. I am very excited about the opportunity to apply what I have learned to help your company.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="Your company has some distinct challenges coming up in the next year. The company I worked for before faced similar challenges, and we were very successful in addressing them. I am very excited about the opportunity to apply what I have learned to help your company."><![CDATA[Your company has some distinct challenges coming up in the next year. The company I worked for before faced similar challenges, and we were very successful in addressing them. I am very excited about the opportunity to apply what I have learned to help your company.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[All positions have pluses and minuses. What do you imagine would be the pluses in this position? The minuses?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[I would imagine the pluses would far outweigh the minuses, or why else would I be here today? Based on the job description and my assessment of your corporate culture, I would imagine that one plus would be the informal, family-like atmosphere.##The employees seem to genuinely like each other and care about the success of each other and the company. Another plus would be the contact with the public.##I enjoy meeting new people and helping them make decisions, which is one of the reasons I chose this career. As far as minuses go, I can foresee only one possible minus.##Because everyone appears so close here, it might be difficult for a new person to adapt and fit in. However, I do not foresee this happening to me once I join your team.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="I would imagine the pluses would far outweigh the minuses, or why else would I be here today? Based on the job description and my assessment of your corporate culture, I would imagine that one plus would be the informal, family-like atmosphere.##The employees seem to genuinely like each other and care about the success of each other and the company. Another plus would be the contact with the public.##I enjoy meeting new people and helping them make decisions, which is one of the reasons I chose this career. As far as minuses go, I can foresee only one possible minus.##Because everyone appears so close here, it might be difficult for a new person to adapt and fit in. However, I do not foresee this happening to me once I join your team."><![CDATA[I would imagine the pluses would far outweigh the minuses, or why else would I be here today? Based on the job description and my assessment of your corporate culture, I would imagine that one plus would be the informal, family-like atmosphere.##The employees seem to genuinely like each other and care about the success of each other and the company. Another plus would be the contact with the public.##I enjoy meeting new people and helping them make decisions, which is one of the reasons I chose this career. As far as minuses go, I can foresee only one possible minus.##Because everyone appears so close here, it might be difficult for a new person to adapt and fit in. However, I do not foresee this happening to me once I join your team.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[What are your expectations of this job?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[This particular position has a lot of room for innovation and creativity. I usually go well beyond the basic job requirements and try to add considerable value to the organization I work for.##I am very excited about this opportunity and am looking forward to start working for you as soon as possible.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="This particular position has a lot of room for innovation and creativity. I usually go well beyond the basic job requirements and try to add considerable value to the organization I work for.##I am very excited about this opportunity and am looking forward to start working for you as soon as possible."><![CDATA[This particular position has a lot of room for innovation and creativity. I usually go well beyond the basic job requirements and try to add considerable value to the organization I work for.##I am very excited about this opportunity and am looking forward to start working for you as soon as possible.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[What do you know about our products and services?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[From the research I've conducted, I've learned that your company has a wide and diverse product line. Your service people are known as the best in the business, according to the book 'Looking for Excellence.' The combination of your quality products and services makes your company enticing to me.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="From the research I've conducted, I've learned that your company has a wide and diverse product line. Your service people are known as the best in the business, according to the book 'Looking for Excellence.' The combination of your quality products and services makes your company enticing to me."><![CDATA[From the research I've conducted, I've learned that your company has a wide and diverse product line. Your service people are known as the best in the business, according to the book 'Looking for Excellence.' The combination of your quality products and services makes your company enticing to me.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[What do you think are this company's biggest problems, and how would you go about solving them?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[With the drastic downsizing that your company has gone through during the past two years, many of your employees are wondering if their jobs will be the next to go. Effective communication between management and employees would be of great help in this situation.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="With the drastic downsizing that your company has gone through during the past two years, many of your employees are wondering if their jobs will be the next to go. Effective communication between management and employees would be of great help in this situation."><![CDATA[With the drastic downsizing that your company has gone through during the past two years, many of your employees are wondering if their jobs will be the next to go. Effective communication between management and employees would be of great help in this situation.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[What material have you read about our company?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[I have read your annual reports and company newsletters. I have also read several magazine articles about your company. I learned that your company is one of the leaders in our field, and I would very much like to become part of your team.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="I have read your annual reports and company newsletters. I have also read several magazine articles about your company. I learned that your company is one of the leaders in our field, and I would very much like to become part of your team."><![CDATA[I have read your annual reports and company newsletters. I have also read several magazine articles about your company. I learned that your company is one of the leaders in our field, and I would very much like to become part of your team.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[What do you know about the history of our organization?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[I was excited to learn that your company will be 50 years old next year. This means that plans for the Golden Anniversary celebration should begin soon.##I would very much like to be a part of the planning committee. I look forward to meeting some of the company's former leaders, especially your former president.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="I was excited to learn that your company will be 50 years old next year. This means that plans for the Golden Anniversary celebration should begin soon.##I would very much like to be a part of the planning committee. I look forward to meeting some of the company's former leaders, especially your former president."><![CDATA[I was excited to learn that your company will be 50 years old next year. This means that plans for the Golden Anniversary celebration should begin soon.##I would very much like to be a part of the planning committee. I look forward to meeting some of the company's former leaders, especially your former president.]]></answer>
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    <question><![CDATA[What do you think will be the next major breakthrough in your field?]]></question>
    <saythis><![CDATA[It's interesting that you asked that question, because I was just reading a book that addressed the same topic. I agree with James Miller, author of 'The Corporate Coach,' when he says that customer service is the key.##Many companies do not care about the details -- and the details are what keep your customers coming back. Your current customers will become repeat customers if you pay attention to their needs.##I noticed in his book that he mentioned your company as one that is at the leading edge in exceptional customer service. That's one of the reasons I would like to work with your company.]]></saythis>
    <answer rationale="Right" value="1" choicesay="It's interesting that you asked that question, because I was just reading a book that addressed the same topic. I agree with James Miller, author of 'The Corporate Coach,' when he says that customer service is the key.##Many companies do not care about the details -- and the details are what keep your customers coming back. Your current customers will become repeat customers if you pay attention to their needs.##I noticed in his book that he mentioned your company as one that is at the leading edge in exceptional customer service. That's one of the reasons I would like to work with your company."><![CDATA[It's interesting that you asked that question, because I was just reading a book that addressed the same topic. I agree with James Miller, author of 'The Corporate Coach,' when he says that customer service is the key.##Many companies do not care about the details -- and the details are what keep your customers coming back. Your current customers will become repeat customers if you pay attention to their needs.##I noticed in his book that he mentioned your company as one that is at the leading edge in exceptional customer service. That's one of the reasons I would like to work with your company.]]></answer>
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