Behavioral Interview Questions

Front 1

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

Back 1

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 2

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

Back 2

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 3

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

Back 3

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 4

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

Back 4

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 5

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

Back 5

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 6

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

Back 6

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 7

Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete.

Back 7

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 8

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

Back 8

Feature article for Devon Energy - went out to Geary.

Front 9

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

Back 9

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 10

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

Back 10

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 11

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

Back 11

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 12

Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa).

Back 12

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 13

Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year.

Back 13

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 14

Give me an example of a time when something you tried to accomplished had failed.

Back 14

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 15

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

Back 15

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 16

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

Back 16

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 17

Give me an example of a time when you motivated others.

Back 17

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 18

Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively.

Back 18

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 19

Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem.

Back 19

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 20

Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem.

Back 20

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 21

Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures.

Back 21

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 22

Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.

Back 22

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 23

Please tell me about a time when you had to fire a friend.

Back 23

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 24

Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low).

Back 24

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 25

By providing examples, convince me that you can adapt to a wide variety of people, situations and environments.

Back 25

Discuss the many roles during senior year in college.

Front 26

Describe the most significant or creative presentation that you have had to complete.

Back 26

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 27

Give an example of how you applied knowledge from previous coursework to a project in another class.

Back 27

International marketing to competing in a globally competitive environment. Using material about entering markets as options for a North American company to enter Asian markets.

Front 28

Describe a situation where others you were working with on a project disagreed with your ideas. What did you do?

Back 28

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 29

Describe a situation in which you found that your results were not up to you professor's or supervisor's expectations. What happened? What action did you take?

Back 29

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 30

What was the most complex assignment you have had? What was your role?

Back 30

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 31

Compare and contrast the times when you did work which was above the standard to times you work was below the standard.

Back 31

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 32

Have you differed from your professors in evaluating your performance? How did you handle the situation?

Back 32

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 33

Describe some projects or ideas (not necessarily your own) that were implemented, or carried out successfully primarily because of your efforts.

Back 33

1: "The Social Circle" email campaign.
2: Social media agenda for CKI.

Front 34

Describe a situation that required a number of things to be done at the same time. How did you handle it? What was the result?

Back 34

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 35

Tell me of a time when your active listening skills really paid off for you - maybe a time when other people missed the key idea being expressed.

Back 35

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 36

Give an example of when you had to work with someone who was being difficult to get along with. Why was this person difficult? How did you handle that person?

Back 36

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 37

Give me a specific example of something you did that helped build enthusiasm in others?

Back 37

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 38

tell me about a difficult situation when it was desirable for you to keep a positive attitude. What did you do?

Back 38

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 39

Give me an example of a time you had to make an important decision. How did you make the decision? How does it affect you today?

Back 39

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 40

Give me an example of a time you had to persuade other people to take action. Were you successful?

Back 40

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 41

Describe a specific problem you solved for your employer or professor. How did you approach the problem? What role did others play? What was the outcome?

Back 41

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 42

Describe a time when you got co-workers or classmates who dislike each other to work together. How did you accomplish this? What was the outcome?

Back 42

Situation, task, action, results.

Front 43

Describe a time when you put your needs aside to help someone understand a task. how did you assist him or her? What was the result?

Back 43

Situation, task, action, results.