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Tell me about yourself
What is your greatest strength? Tell a story that shows your strength.
What is your greatest weakness? Tell a story that shows a weakness and how you remedied that weakness.
Why should we hire you?
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Why do you want to work here?
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Tell me about a time you showed leadership.
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Tell me about a time you were successful on a team.
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What would your co-workers say about you?
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Why do you want to leave your current position?
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Describe your most challenging project.
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Tell me about something you've accomplished that you are proud of.
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Can you explain your employment gap?
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What do you like to do outside of work?
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Tell me about a time you had to manage conflicting priorities.
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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Describe your leadership style.
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Tell me about a time you failed or made a mistake.
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Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult person.
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Tell me about a time you had to persuade someone.
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Tell me about a time you created a goal and achieved it.
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Tell me about a time you surpassed people's expectations.
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Tell me about a time you had to handle pressure.
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Tell me about a time you had to learn something quickly.
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Do you have any questions for me?
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Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low).
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Give an example of an important goal that you set in the past. Did you succeed in reaching your goal?
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Tell me about the most competitive work situation you've ever been in. How did you do working there?
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What was your professional ambition in college? How and why has it changed since then?
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Tell me about a project that required absolute attention to detail.
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Tell me about a time when you found a mistake made by a colleague.
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Share a time when you found out you made a mistake that no one else noticed. Did you fix it?
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Tell me about a situation where attention to detail was either important or unimportant to accomplishing the task.
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Describe a situation when you were able to strengthen a relationship by communicating effectively.
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Describe a time when you were able to communicate a difficult or unpleasant idea to your boss.
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Share a time when you had to pass along bad news to a client or customer.
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Give an example of a time when you had to present complex information to others.
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Discuss an important written document you were required to complete.
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Share a time when you had to present or speak in front of a large audience.
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Tell me about a time you didn't have enough resources to complete a project. What did you do?
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Share a specific situation when you came up with an out-of-the-box solution to a problem.
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Share an example of when you adopted a new technology or business practice into your organization.
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Give an example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree.
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Describe a time when you had to tell your boss 'no.'
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Describe a time when you didn't feel like you were being listened to by your boss.
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Tell me about a situation when you didn't listen to your boss. What was the situation?
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Tell me about the best supervisor you ever had.
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Share an example of a time when you had to implement someone else's idea.
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Can you share an example of when you had to manage-up with your boss?
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Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you had to prioritize your tasks.
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Describe a time when your manager gave you too much work to complete in the time available.
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How do you determine priorities in scheduling your time? Give an example.
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Have you ever been given a last minute project?
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How did you prioritize your time and organize to complete the task?
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Tell me about a time when you developed a comprehensive plan—either for a specific project or an organization at-large.
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Describe a time when a plan you developed did not play out as expected.
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Share a time when you had to modify or adapt a plan in the middle of execution.
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Describe the best project you ever worked on. What made it successful?
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Tell me about two improvements you have made in the last six months.
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Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
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Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it.
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Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed.
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Describe a time you had to overcome a major obstacle.
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What was the best idea you came up with at your last job?
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Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a sudden unplanned problem, delay, or issue with a project. How did you respond?
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Describe a project or situation that demonstrates your analytical abilities.
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Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem.
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Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem.
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Share a situation when you had to deal with conflicting information.
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Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem.
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Tell me about a time when you had to make a decision about something outside of your expertise. What process did you use in your decision-making?
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Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion.
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Give an example of a time when you converted someone who might not have liked you into a friend or ally.
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Tell me about a time you 'cold called' someone. How did you build trust with that person?
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Tell me about the biggest work-related setback you've ever had. How did you deal with it?
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Tell me about a time when your supervisor really didn't like the work you did. How did you respond?
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Share a situation in which you felt like you were in a professional crisis. How did you fix things?
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Share a time when you had to bounce back from a disappointment.
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Give an example of how you worked on a team.
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What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.
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Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way.
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Tell me about a time you were able to deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa).
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Discuss a time when you had to partner with people who had different work or leadership styles.
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Share a time when you didn't feel like your ideas were being taken seriously by the team. What did you do to remedy the situation?
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Tell me about a time when you helped a coworker with a project or problem.
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Tell me about a time when you had to ask a coworker for help.
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Study Notes
Behavioral Interview Questions
- Behavioral interviews assess past experiences to predict future performance.
- Questions often involve specific situations to demonstrate skills or competencies.
Personal Introduction
- "Tell me about yourself" is a common opener.
- Focus on professional background, key skills, and goals related to the position.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Discussing strengths requires storytelling to illustrate capability.
- When addressing weaknesses, explain the situation and how you addressed it.
Motivation and Fit
- "Why should we hire you?" should highlight unique qualifications and cultural fit.
- "Why do you want to work here?" should link personal values and career aspirations to the company’s mission.
Leadership and Teamwork
- Examples of leadership should reflect decision-making, motivation, and problem-solving.
- Successful teamwork stories should emphasize collaboration and shared objectives.
Feedback from Others
- "What would your co-workers say about you?" assesses self-awareness and interpersonal skills.
Career Transitions
- "Why do you want to leave your current position?" can indicate professional growth desires or seeking new challenges.
Handling Challenges
- Describe challenging projects, focus on problem-solving skills, and outcomes.
- Conflict management examples should illustrate diplomacy and communication skills.
Achievements and Learning
- Discuss personal accomplishments, emphasizing commitment and outcomes.
- Address learning opportunities from past failures, demonstrating resilience.
Resourcefulness
- Questions about managing pressure or limited resources test adaptability and creativity in problem-solving.
Self-Assessment
- "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" aims to align personal goals with the company’s trajectory.
Communication Skills
- Discuss experiences where effective communication resolved issues or strengthened relationships.
- Presenting complex information or bad news showcases clarity and tactfulness.
Prioritization and Decision-Making
- Examples of prioritizing tasks under pressure demonstrate time management and organizational skills.
- Decision-making outside expertise highlights research ability and reliance on logic.
Conflict Resolution
- Managing conflicts with different personalities or styles tests negotiation and understanding.
Team Collaboration
- Experiences of helping or asking for help from coworkers reflect teamwork and support.
Overcoming Setbacks
- Discussing setbacks or disappointments reflects resilience and the ability to adapt to challenges.
Closing Questions
- Always prepare to ask insightful questions that reinforce interest in the role and understanding of the company.
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Description
This quiz consists of essential flashcards focusing on common behavioral interview questions. Each card presents a question that can be pivotal during job interviews, helping you prepare effective responses. Use these flashcards to improve your confidence and storytelling skills in interviews.
