- Please describe your work history, beginning with your first job. …
- What skills have you acquired over your entire work history? …
- What were the greatest successes or accomplishments in your entire working history? …
- What were the greatest challenges you faced at work? …
- What were you working at when you most enjoyed work?
Counselor Pre Retirement interview questions
Example Responses for “Would You Retire If You Had Enough Money to Do So?”
Answering this question can be hard for some applicants, so considering a reply before the job interview process will help candidates create a well-reasoned and honest response. To start brainstorming about your answer, look at the sample replies below. However, be sure to give a personalized response that fits your beliefs and situation.
Sample Answer 1 – Grocery Store Manager
“I don’t think money is the right reason to retire. While it would be nice not to worry about finances, I’d keep working even if I had the option to stop. Problem-solving and daily interactions with people, whether it’s managing my team or helping customers, energize me and make my day.”
“The reason I sought out this position was that I’m excited about the possibility of working with a larger team and taking on more responsibility. I plan to invest in these employees and this company for the long haul.”
Sample Answer 2 – Barista
“I wouldn’t retire now even if I could. I’m just at the start of my career, and I’m so excited to continue building my customer service and drink-making skills. I’m also the type of person who needs to stay busy and find productive things to do to occupy my time. So, even if I had the money, I doubt I would retire.”
“Also, I’m an extrovert, and I enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life, so I can’t imagine I would stop working even if I didn’t need the paycheck. Coffee is such an important part of people’s daily rituals, and it makes me genuinely happy to get their days started off well or offer them an afternoon pick-me-up.”
Replies to Avoid
Job hopefuls should always answer interview questions with the truth. However, responding in a way that’s honest and shows consideration for the company will make the best impression. For example, replying that you would retire because you’re just in it for money may show a lack of work ethic. On the other hand, a simple “Yes” or “No” lacks depth. Employers want thoughtful answers.
Summary: Would You Retire Right Now If You Had the Money?”
Hypothetical questions give managers insight into a candidate’s feelings about work and money. A good answer will include your career goals or aspirations toward personal growth. Be sure to provide a response beyond a simple “Yes” or “No” answer, and keep the company’s best interests in mind.
How would you present different retirement benefit options to a group of eligible employees?
Tests the candidates communication skills and presentation skills.
How do you effectively ensure that company benefits comply with state and federal labor laws?
Examines the candidates knowledge of labor legislation.
How would you implement the appropriate pension plan for an employee’s retirement package?
Analyzes the candidates knowledge of pension plans and the ability to compile a comprehensive retirement package.
“The most challenging project is always going to be a new project. Nothing you have done before—not the stuff you’ve done 6-7-20 times, just a repeat of the other ones. The most challenging project was a project down in the US. It wasn’t a complex project, but we had a consultant working down there on our behalf and some of the initial phases and monitoring were done here. But the guy who was working down there—there were complications and he had to leave the project, and the job was left hanging there. I had to take over, so I had to start working with the American imperial system, and tried to see how things were being done. So I ended up having to go down there to see the electrical inspector. I had to sit down with him for almost four to five hours. Not just once—I was down there two to three times during the whole process of the project. It turned out to be a challenge but we were able to finish up the project. We had to work hard and study all the details, things that you usually take for granted.”
“The hope of the industry, like any other industry, is on the future of the company. And the future of the company lies on the young engineers or new hires. How do you foster them? How do you back them up? How do you make sure they stick around and carry on the same philosophies you have, and at the same time be able to improve what you’re doing? I think it’s important as a company that we focus on those people to give them the right training, the right leadership so that the industry can sustain. Instead of, you know, some firms, they are squeezed in terms of money, budget and so on, so they don’t necessarily spend the time to train new people. Instead they try to snatch them from Company B and C, and after a while, you don’t have a new pool of talent. In Vancouver it’s definitely good to draw people from other parts of the country, simply because it’s very expensive to stick around Vancouver. You need to nurture the people that we have—spend the money, spend the time to do that. That’s my take on things.”
I worked with Paul only for the last six months, but I can say that in this very short time, Paul inspired me like nobody else in my career. His high level of integrity and professionalism are exemplary. I will miss Paul, and I wish him and his family all the best! – Anca Cojocaru, Electrical Associate
“Basically, when you work at a firm, an important factor is the people you work with. The people around here, they are all hard-working. I don’t see too much office politics. Even though I don’t work with you directly, I know I can speak with you if there is a problem. And likewise, if you have a problem, you can always come to me and we can always talk. I find it to be very refreshing as we get people from different areas, from different fields. We’re kind of like a family even though we have more than 100 people around, and to be able to do that is not an easy thing. I think even the people leading the company, they’ve got the policy that their office is always open, and if you have a problem you can always go talk to them. There’s no such thing as a silly question. They encourage people to ask questions, and that’s where you help the Juniors and give them the confidence so that they always know that they are being backed up.”
Thanks for all the professional and life advice you provided to me during this two year period and don’t worry I won’t let you run away . Not sure if you notice I’m counting how many time you say ‘you know’ in each our conversation, ‘you know’. I will miss this game for sure. Thanks again for showing me what a real professional engineer is. The Chu power will continue! – Billy Su, Electrical Designer
“We’re going to give you a quick test”
Hearing that they’re about to be tested is enough to make anyone’s heart pound. Reboot found that this announcement causes, on average, a 93% increase in a candidate’s heart rate — up from around 80 beats per minute to 154.
Sometimes a test is the best way to evaluate and compare candidates’ skills accurately and fairly.
But there are still things you can do to make tests more productive and less stressful. Letting candidates know in advance that there will be a test component to the interview gives them time to mentally prepare, so consider mentioning this when you send the agenda. Giving them an idea of when this assessment will take place — for example, between meeting different interviewers or at the very end of the day — also means they won’t spend the entire interview wondering when it’s coming.
Unless the role will absolutely require your new hire to complete tasks within a set amount of time, it may be best to avoid time-bound assessments. Indeed, you may want to make your test a take-home assignment. Keep in mind that some candidates may take longer to read and process instructions or perform certain actions, despite being entirely capable of performing the job. So while it’s OK to let candidates know the test won’t be too time-consuming, assuring them that they can take as long as they need may help you to assess their abilities more accurately.
FAQ
What questions to ask when you are retiring?
- When Can I Retire? …
- How Much Money Do I Need to Retire? …
- Where Will My Retirement Income Come From? …
- What Percentage of My Final Working Earnings Will I Need in Retirement Income? …
- When Should I File for My Social Security? …
- How Much Savings Should I Accumulate Before Retirement?
What is a typical day for a retired person?
- Create your retirement budget and retirement income plan. …
- Examine benefit end dates. …
- Review health insurance options in retirement. …
- Check your health savings account (HSA) funds and flexible spending account (FSA) balance. …
- Elect your pension, if available.
Can an interviewer ask when you plan to retire?
