- What do you remember about your own grandparents? In the past, it was common for multiple generations of a family to live together. …
- What do you remember about your parents? …
- How did you spend your free time? …
- What was your greatest challenge? …
- How did you meet your spouse?
Legacy Interview: Sample Questions
What candidates say about the interview process at Legacy Traditional Schools
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The interview and hiring process is quick and easy. I was able to interview virtually, received my contract per email and was able to sign digitally. I was working within a week and had most of my in-…Shared on April 23, 2021 – Teacher – Laveen, AZ
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Phone interview first, and then some type of meeting interview with the school.Shared on June 13, 2020 – Paraprofessional – Henderson, NV
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Phone interviewShared on July 26, 2018 – Former Employee/Classroom Teacher – North Valley, Las Vegas
What advice do candidates give for interviewing at Legacy Traditional Schools
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Be yourselfShared on July 5, 2022 – Teachers Aid – Las Vegas, NV
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Don’t! Worst school I have EVER worked at….Shared on November 20, 2019
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Don’t work there unless you are ready to face hard truths about what goes onShared on November 9, 2019
How candidates received their first interview at Legacy Traditional Schools
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I applied through the district websiteShared on April 27, 2021 – Teacher – Peoria, AZ
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Indeed, phone call.Shared on July 26, 2018 – Former Employee/Classroom Teacher – North Valley, Las Vegas
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I answered a flier sent to my home.Shared on January 13, 2018 – 3rd grade teacher – 3201 S Gilbert Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286
As a Legacy Video producer, I ask over 100 questions in an interview so be sure to add your own to the list. And don’t forget to ask follow-up questions!
Have you ever wanted to know what your mother was like as a child? Where your grandfather was from? Or how your parents met? Below are 25 Legacy Video Questions to ask your parents or grandparents to learn more about their life stories and your family history.
Here at Family Tree Video we produce Legacy Videos, modern-day memoirs that weave a filmed interview with a parent or grandparent together with family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia. The result is a beautiful “moving portrait” capturing your loved one as they recount their life story, family history and memories – a gift your family will treasure for generations to come.
Below is a list of potential questions to ask your parents, grandparents or anyone else in your family whose story you’d like to preserve.
It’s important to explain to your loved ones that you want to capture your legacy for future generations.
I used them to interview my dad four years ago. I wish I had done it earlier, BEFORE he was quite sick, going through chemo for lung cancer.
There are a lot of questions here. You don’t have to ask all of them, but the list is a good guide to get you started.
Anytime is good, but the holidays are the perfect time to capture the legacy of your parents, grandparents and other beloved family members. Maybe you will be together live or you could always record a virtual call if they are not with you.
Thank the veteran for sharing his or her recollections and for their service. Let the veteran know that, by signing a release form, his or her story can be archived with others in the Library of Congress and made available for future generations. Release forms that must be signed by the veteran and the interviewer are available from the Veterans History Project website at
This part of life is one that everyone has opinions on. Whether you own your own business, worked with or for someone else, or just had to pay the bills, you have stories to tell. The ones who will follow your trail need to know how you dealt with these issues, for better or worse. Answering these questions can help your descendants make wise decisions.
FAQ
What are good interview questions about life?
- What is your earliest memory?
- Who are your parents? …
- Where were you born?
- How many siblings do you have and where do you fall in your family?
- What were your chores?
- What is your hometown, and what was it like when you were young?
- Did you like school?
- What did you do for fun?
What is legacy footage?
What is your story interview question?
