BEHAVIOR BASED SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

BEHAVIOR BASED SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Use the STAR technique to craft your answers:
S=Situation
T=Task at hand
A=Action you took
R=Result of your action
ADAPTABILITY:
1. Tell me about a situation in which you had to adjust to changes over which you had no control. How did you handle it
2. Tell me about a time that you had to adapt to a difficult situation.
AMBITION:
1. Give me an example of a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
2. Tell me about the last time you undertook a project that demanded a lot of initiative.
ANALYTICAL THINKING:
1. Describe the project or situation that best demonstrates your analytical abilities. What was your role
2. Tell me about a time when you had to analyze information and make a recommendation. What kind of thought process
did you go through What was your reasoning behind your decision
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Give me an example of a time when you had to build rapport quickly with someone under difficult conditions.
COMMUNICATION:
1. Describe a situation where you feel you did not communicate effectively. How did you correct the situation
2. Describe a situation where you feel you did communicate effectively. What made your communication so effective
CONFLICT RESOLUTION:
1. How do you handle problems with peers Give an example.
2. How do you demonstrate to people that you are listening to them Give an example.
CREATIVITY:
1. Tell me about the most creative project you have worked on.
2. Tell me about a time when you had to think outside of the box in order to solve a problem.
DECISION MAKING:
1. Give an example of a time when you had to be quick in coming to a decision.
2. How have you gone about making important decisions Give an example.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
1. What have you done in past situations that contributed to a teamwork environment
2. Tell me about a difficult person you had to work with and how you managed to work effectively with him/her.

INTEGRITY:
1. Describe a time you were asked to keep information confidential.
2. Give an example of a time you have acted with integrity.
PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS:
1. Give an example of a time when others may have been upset and you maintained your composure.
2. Tell me about a time when you took responsibility on an error and were held accountable.
PRESENTATION:
1. What types of presentations have you made How do you prepare for them What challenges do you encounter
SELF-ASSESSMENT:
1. Can you tell me about a time when you were not pleased with your performance
2. In what ways are you trying to improve yourself
3. What was the most useful criticism you have ever received
TEAMWORK:
1. Describe a team experience you found rewarding.
2. Describe a time when you had to lead a group of peers. How did you handle it
3. Some people prefer to work in teams while others prefer to work autonomously. What type of person are you Give an
example of a time when you were most effective working in your preferred mode of operation.
TIME MANAGEMENT:
1. How do you determine priorities in scheduling your time Give an example.
2. Describe a time when you have had to do a number of things all at one time. How did you handle it
Revised 7/24/2012