Research Archaeologist Interview Questions

16 Would you consider analyzing data or information a strength? How so?
17 Share an example of a time you had to gather information from multiple sources. How did you determine which information was relevant?
18 Name a time when you identified strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems. What was the impact?
19 Share a time when you successfully used scientific rules or methods to solve a problem at work.
20 How would you rate your writing skills? (Ask for an example that demonstrates great writing skills.)
21 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
22 Describe how to best assess archeological sites for resource management, development, or conservation purposes and recommend methods for site protection.
23 What is your experience recording the exact locations and conditions of artifacts uncovered in diggings or surveys, using drawings and photographs as necessary?
24 Tell me about how you create a grid of each site and draw and update maps of unit profiles, stratum surfaces, features, and findings.
25 In your opinion, how important is it to consult site reports, existing artifacts, and topographic maps to identify archeological sites?
26 Describe an experience when you developed and tested theories concerning the origin and development of past cultures. Did you discover something new?
27 In your experience, what is the key to developing a good team? (Look for how they build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.)
28 Share an experience in which you successfully coordinated with others. How about a coordination effort that was not as successful?
29 What is your process when describing artifacts' physical properties or attributes, such as the materials from which artifacts are made and their size, shape, function, and decoration?
30 Walk me through how you clean, restore, and preserve artifacts.

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