BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

 •Describe how you organize your work day and week. 

•Give an example of your leadership experience. 

•Give an example of a time when you were able to communicate with another person or group, even though they may not have liked what you were saying. 

•How do you ensure someone understands what you are saying? Give an example. 

•How do you measure success? Give an example. 

•Give examples of some of decisions that you have had to make rapidly and those that took more time. 

•Describe a major project in which you needed help. What did you do? Why did you ask particular people to help?

•Describe a situation where you had to adapt to an initially uncomfortable environment. 

•Tell me about a time when you had a personality conflict or disagreement with a co-worker. How did it resolve? 

•Tell me about a time when you had to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

•Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. 

•Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. 

•Give a specific example of when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. 

•Give an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. 

•Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. 

•Give a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. 

•Describe how you learn a new technical skill. 

•Describe the most significant technical report or presentation you have completed. 

•Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. 

•Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. 

•Give an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. 

•What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give an example. 

•Tell me about a difficult decision you made this last year. 

•Give an example of a time when something you tried to accomplish failed. 

•Give an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. 

•Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. 

•Give an example of when you motivated others. 

•Tell me about a project that you delegated effectively. 

•Tell me how you handled an ethical dilemma.