Typical Behavior-based Questions
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Give me an example
of a time when you had to plan a process from beginning to end.
How did you do it?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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If you were going to
start your own business, what do you think would be your three
biggest challenges?
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Describe the system
you use for keeping track of multiple projects. How do you track
your progress so that you can meet deadlines?
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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.
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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
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Tell me about yourself.
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What accomplishments have
given you the most satisfaction in your life?
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What do you see yourself
doing five / ten years from now?
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What are your short-term
goals? What is your long-range objective?
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How would you describe your
ideal job? Why did you choose this career?
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What qualities do you feel
a successful manager should have? How do you valuate success?
Describe a situation in which you were successful.
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Why do you want to work in
the _____ industry?
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What do you know about our
company? Why are you interested in our company?
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Why should I hire you?
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What is your greatest strength?
What is your greatest weakness?
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Do you have any plans for
further education?
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How much training do you
think you'll need to become a productive employee?
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What kind of salary are you
looking for?
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How familiar are you
with the community that we're located in?
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