Interview Questions

The following are sample questions to help prepare for interviews in various situations. Add "and why?" after many questions to get a more indepth response.

Student Life

General Questions

What was your proudest moment of accomplishment at school?
What is your favorite class?
What classes should be offered but are not?
If you could change one thing at school to make it better for students, what would it be?
What does it take to be successful in school?
What do you do to relieve stress?
What is a common mistake people make in trying to improve themselves?
What is the best quality in a friend?
What academic subject do you think is the most important for success?
Do mobile devices improve learning or hinder learning?
What do you think you will be doing twenty years from now?
Twenty years from now, what will you remember from this school year?
How is middle school better than elementary school?
What is the single most important thing you learned in middle school?
What is the most important personal trait (patience, reliable, honesty, etc.) for success in school?
Would a longer school day or year be better for students?
Are there afterschool programs that should be added that currently do not exist?

Assemblies

What did you enjoy most about the assembly?
What was your favorite part of the presentation or performance?
Did you learn anything new during the assembly? If so, what?
How did the assembly make you feel? Explain.
Were there any moments that surprised you? Explain.
How do you think the assembly impacted the school community?
Who or what was your favorite speaker or performer and why?
What message do you think the assembly was trying to convey?
Were there any funny or memorable moments? Describe them.
Would you want to see a similar assembly again? Why or why not?
How do you think the assembly could be improved next time?
Did you feel engaged during the assembly? Why or why not?
What role do you think assemblies play in our school culture?
Did you notice any changes in your classmates' attitudes after the assembly?
How would you describe the atmosphere in the gym during the assembly?
What would you like to see featured in future assemblies?

Dances

What did you like at the dance and why?
What is your favorite song to dance to and why?
What is your favorite dance move?
What made you decide to attend the dance(s)?
How would you make the dances better?
What activities did you enjoy at the dance and why?
What would be the perfect dance theme and why?
If this is your first dance, did it meet your expectations and why?
What is the best song to dance to and why?

Halloween

What do you like about Halloween the most?
Why did you choose the costume you wore?
If you could dress as anything, what would it be and why?
Name your three favorite candies?
What would you change about Halloween and why?
What kind of scary movies do you like to watch?
How did you make your costume?
How did you go about carving up your pumpkin?
Do you prefer spooky or funny costumes? Why?
Have you ever been to a haunted house? If so, how scary was it?
What's the creepiest thing you've seen during Halloween?
Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?
What's your go-to horror movie to watch on Halloween?
What's your least favorite Halloween candy?
Would you rather go trick-or-treating or go to a Halloween party? Why?
Who is the scariest Halloween character, in your opinion? What makes the character scary?
What Halloween costume trend do you think will be popular this year? Why?
Have you ever done a Halloween prank? What was it?
What's the best Halloween decoration you've seen?
What's your favorite Halloween memory?
What would make the ultimate Halloween party?

Student Council

Why did you run for office?
Why did you pick to run for this office?
What do you hope to accomplish in Student Council and for Creekside?
What are your responsibilities in your position in Student Council?
What do you like and dislike about your job?
What was the toughest and easiest thing about running for office?
Would you run for office again and why?
What was the main topic of discussion at the meeting?
How do you feel about the decisions made during the meeting?
What ideas or proposals were presented that you found interesting?
How does the student council plan to address concerns raised by students?
What role do you play in the student council, and how do you contribute?
Were there any challenges discussed during the meeting?
How do you think student council can improve its communication with the student body?
What events or activities are the student council planning for the upcoming months?
How do you feel about the level of student involvement in the council?
How does the student council gather feedback from other students?
How do you prepare for a student council meeting?
What was the most exciting part of the meeting for you?
How does the council promote school spirit and community?
What are some long-term goals the student council is working towards?
How do you handle disagreements or conflicts during meetings?
What do you think is the biggest impact the student council has on the school?
What advice would you give to students who want to join the student council?

Sports Questions

What causes you the most stress in this sport?
How long have you played this sport?
What motivated you to play this sport?
Does anyone inspire you to play or improve?
How do you train for this sport?
What dangers exist in this sport?
Describe what it takes to be a champion player.
Describe the most difficult part of playing this sport.
What is the toughest team you have played so far? Why?
What is the most physically demanding part of this game?
What skills are needed to be successful and why?
What's the best advice a coach has ever given you?
What motivates you to play?
What is your favorite position? Why?
What was your most best moment playing this game?
How would you describe your sport in a single sentence?
What is the most important part of working on a team?
What is one skill you are trying to improve? How are you doing that?
How do you overcome a loss?
What is something you learned from participating in this sport?
Name and explain something that most people do not know about this sport?

Cheer

What is your favorite cheerleading routine or chant?
How long have you been cheering and what got you into it?
What's the best part of being on a cheer team?
Do you prefer stunts, tumbling, or dancing, and why?
Who is your biggest inspiration in cheerleading?
What is the most challenging part of cheerleading for you?
Do you have a favorite cheer competition memory?
How do you pump yourself up before a performance?
What is one skill or move you are working on mastering?
How do you handle nerves before a big routine?
Have you ever experienced a cheer "fail" and how did you handle it?
What is your favorite thing about supporting the team as a cheerleader?
How do you and your team build team spirit?
What is the funniest or memorable moment you have had during practice?
Do you have any pre-performance rituals?
What advice would you give someone new to cheerleading?
What is the biggest lesson cheerleading has taught you?
Do you see yourself continuing cheerleading in high school?
What is one thing about cheerleading you wish more people knew?

Clubs and Organizations Questions

Does this club provide any benefits to the community? If so, how?
Name a memorable activity that you were involved in? What made it memorable?
What skills do members learn?
What is the goal of this club or organization?
How can being a member help you success elsewhere?
Is this club for everyone?
If you could add or change one thing about this club/organization, what would it be and why?
What is a typical meeting like?
When and where does this club/organization meet?
What do you regularly enjoy each time the club/organization meets?
Name some common activities that this group does.
Does this club/organization make you a better person? Why or why not?
What club/organization should be created that does not now exist?

Fishing Club

What was your most interesting experience catching a fish?
What kind of bait do you like to use? Why?
How did you learn how to fish?
What are the benefits of fishing?
Why do you like to fish?
What are the best kinds of hooks/lures to use? Explain.
What kind of fishing do you like to do? Fresh water, salt water, fly fishing, shoreline, boat, etc.
Describe what it is like to clean a fish?
What have you learned in Fishing Club that might help you?

Homework Club

How has Homework Club helped you get work done?
What are some advantages to going to Homework Club?
What could make Homework Club better?
What assignment are you currently working on? Tell me about it.
Give me an example of how Homework Club has helped you understand something you did not know or confused you.
How often do you use Homework Club? Why so much or so little?
What subjects are best done in Homework Club? Why?
Have you tutored someone in Homework Club? Explain the situation.
What is difficult about tutoring other students?
Does tutoring make you want to be a teacher someday? Why or why not?

Video Game Club

Why are video games fun and/or addicting?
Do you think video games promote violence? Why?
How can video games be helpful or positive?
What is your favorite video game? Why? Explain.
What would be the best kind of video game that could be invented?
What do you think video games will be like in ten years?
What is the best video game platform? XBox, Playstation, computer, virtual reality....
What is your favorite type of video game? Why? (shooter, strategy, rpg, etc.)

Academics

What do you like about this class? Why?
How does this class prepare you for life and the future?
What skills do you learn from this class?
What is the most difficult part of this course for you? Why?
What advice can you give for being successful in this course?
If you have trouble in school, how and where can you get help?
How can school better help students who struggle?
Why is it important to follow instructions?
Should the school enforce tardies? Why or why not?
Why are deadlines important?
Should schools eliminate homework? Why or why not?
If you want to be successful in school, name three things students must do.
Are Chromebooks helping or hurting students learn? Why or why not?

Language Arts/English

What is the toughest skill to master in English? Why?
Why is reading an important skill? How will it help with life?
What task do you dislike the most? Why?
Should students learn cursive writing? Why or why not?
Do you think giving speeches should be required in language arts? Why or why not?
Pick something you are successful at. Why are you good at that task or skill?
What is your favorite genre to read? Why do you like that genre?
Who is your favorite author? What makes this author fun to read?
What book have you read that should be made into a movie? Why would it be a good film?
Name a book or series that was made into a bad movie. Why was the film horrible?

Music

Why did you choose to play your current instrument?
What instrument would you like to play? Why?
Who inspires you musically and explain why they are important to you?
What is challenging about playing your instrument?
How do you improve your skills when you practice?
What genre of music is the most difficult to play?
What kind of skills are necessary to become good at playing an instrument?

Physical Education (P.E.)

What skills do you learn in P.E.?
Why is P.E. important to students?
How does P.E. help build teamwork?
What sport requires the most work to play well and why?
What can you learn in P.E. that you cannot learn in the classroom?
Why is physical fitness important?
What activity are you afraid to admit that you like in P.E.?
What makes P.E. class fun?