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(Think first, be specific and speak only long enough to answer the question.)  \n• What have you done recently that shows your initiative and willingness to work?  \nQUESTIONS TO DETERMINE WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE POSITION/THE CAREER FIELD/THE ORGANIZATION:  \n• What do you know about our organization?  \n• What do you think it takes to be successful in our organization?  \n• In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our organization?  \n• What criteria are you using to evaluate the organization for which you hope to work?  \n• What do you think about   ?  \nUpdated 8/14  \nColumbia School of Social Work  \nOFFICE OF CAREER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT  \n􀀡Interview Questions􀀡  \nACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:  \n• Tell me about your education. (Use examples that relate to the position. )  \n• Why have you chosen this particular field?  \n• How has your CUSSW experience prepared you for a career?  \n• Describe your most rewarding university experience.  \n• Why did you select CUSSW? 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