Typical Behavior-based Questions

1. Give me an example of a time when you had to plan a process from beginning to end. How did you do it?
2. Sometimes it’s difficult to come to consensus with a team member. Tell me about a time when you had that kind of difficulty. How did you resolve it?
3. Give me a specific example of a time when a co-worker or team-mate criticized your work in front of others. How did you respond? How has that event shaped the way you communicate with others?
4. Tell me about a time when you failed to meet a deadline. What things did you fail to do? What were the repercussions? What did you learn?
5. Tell me about a time when you had the opportunity to generate a creative solution to a problem. What happened? How did you come up with the solution?
6. If you were going to start your own business, what do you think would be your three biggest challenges?
7. Describe the system you use for keeping track of multiple projects. How do you track your progress so that you can meet deadlines?
8. What, in your opinion, are the key ingredients in building and maintaining successful business relationship? Give me examples of how you’ve made these work for you.
9. Describe a specific problem you solved for your employer. How did you approach the problem? What role did others play? What was the outcome?

Standard / General Questions

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction in your life?
3. What do you see yourself doing five / ten years from now?
4. What are your short-term goals? What is your long-range objective?
5. How would you describe your ideal job? Why did you choose this career?
6. What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have? How do you valuate success? Describe a situation in which you were successful.
7. Why do you want to work in the _____ industry?
8. What do you know about our company? Why are you interested in our company?
9. Why should I hire you?
10. What is your greatest strength? What is your greatest weakness?
11. Do you have any plans for further education?
12. How much training do you think you'll need to become a productive employee?
13. What kind of salary are you looking for?
14. How familiar are you with the community that we're located in?