Behavioral Interview Questions -1

Behavioral Interview Questions

1. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way.
2. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills.
3. Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem.
4. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it.
5. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion.
6. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree.
7. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete.
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.
9. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks.
10. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision.
11. What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.
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).
13. Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year.
14. Give me an example of a time when something you tried to accomplish and failed.
15. Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead.
16. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker Give me an example of a time when you motivated others.
17. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively.
18. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem.
19. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem.
20. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures.
21. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.
22. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend.
23. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low).
24. Give an example of a time in which you had to be relatively quick in coming to a decision.
25. Describe a time when you had to use your written communication skills to get an important point across
26. Give me a specific occasion in which you conformed to a policy with which you did not agree.
27. Give me an example of an important goal which you had set in the past and tell me about your success in reaching it.
28. Describe the most significant or creative presentation that you have had to complete.
29. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
30. Give me an example of a time when you were able to successfully communicate with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa).
31. Sometimes it's easy to get in "over your head." Describe a situation where you had to request help or assistance on a project or assignment.
32. Give an example of how you applied knowledge from previous coursework to a project in another class.
33. Describe a situation where others you were working with on a project disagreed with your ideas. What did you do?
34. Describe a situation in which you found that your results were not up to your professor's or supervisor's expectations. What happened? What action did you take?
35. Tell of a time when you worked with a colleague who was not completing his or her share of the work. Who, if anyone, did you tell or talk to about it? Did the manager take any steps to correct your colleague? Did you agree or disagree with the manager's actions?
36. Describe a situation in which you had to arrive at a compromise or guide others to a compromise.
37. What steps do you follow to study a problem before making a decision.
38. We can sometimes identify a small problem and fix it before it becomes a major problem. Give an example(s) of how you have done this.
39. In a supervisory or group leader role, have you ever had to discipline or counsel an employee or group member? What was the nature of the discipline? What steps did you take? How did that make you feel? How did you prepare yourself?
40. Recall a time from your work experience when your manager or supervisor was unavailable and a problem arose. What was the nature of the problem? How did you handle that situation? How did that make you feel?
41. Recall a time when you were assigned what you considered to be a complex project. Specifically, what steps did you take to prepare for and finish the project? Were you happy with the outcome? What one step would you have done differently if given the chance?
42. What was the most complex assignment you have had? What was your role?
43. How was your transition from high school to college? Did you face any particular problems?
44. Tell of some situations in which you have had to adjust quickly to changes over which you had no control. What was the impact of the change on you?
45. Compare and contrast the times when you did work which was above the standard with times your work was below the standard.
46. Describe some times when you were not very satisfied or pleased with your performance. What did you do about it?
47. What are your standards of success in school? What have you done to meet these standards?
48. How have you differed from your professors in evaluating your performance? How did you handle the situation?
49. Give examples of your experiences at school or in a job that were satisfying. Give examples of your experiences that were dissatisfying.
50. What kind of supervisor do you work best for? Provide examples.
51. Describe some projects or ideas (not necessarily your own) that were implemented, or carried out successfully primarily because of your efforts.
52. 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?
53. Have you found any ways to make school or a job easier or more rewarding or to make yourself more effective?
54. How do you determine priorities in scheduling your time? Give examples.
55. Tell 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.
56. What has been your experience in giving presentations? What has been your most successful experience in speech making?
57. Tell of the most difficult customer service experience that you have ever had to handle -- perhaps an angry or irate customer. Be specific and tell what you did and what was the outcome.
58. Give an example of when you had to work with someone who was difficult to get along with. Why was this person difficult? How did you handle that person?
59. Describe a situation where you found yourself dealing with someone who didn't like you. How did you handle it?
60. Give me a specific example of something you did that helped build enthusiasm in others.
61. Tell me about a difficult situation when it was desirable for you to keep a positive attitude. What did you do?
62. 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?
63. Give me an example of a time you had to persuade other people to take action. Were you successful?
64. Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult person. How did you handle the situation?
65. Tell me about a time you had to handle multiple responsibilities. How did you organize the work you needed to do?
66. Tell me about a time when you had to make a decision, but didn't have all the information you needed.
67. What suggestions do you have for our organization?
68. What is the most significant contribution you made to the company during a past job or internship?
69. What is the biggest mistake you've made?
70. Describe a situation in which you had to use reference materials to write a research paper. What was the topic? What journals did you read?
71. Give me a specific example of a time when a co-worker or classmate criticized your work in front of others. How did you respond? How has that event shaped the way you communicate with others?
72. Give me a specific example of a time when you sold your supervisor or professor on an idea or concept. How did you proceed? What was the result?
73. Describe the system you use for keeping track of multiple projects. How do you track your progress so that you can meet deadlines? How do you stay focused?
74. Tell me about a time when you came up with an innovative solution to a challenge your company/class/organization was facing. What was the challenge? What role did others play?
75. 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?
76. 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?
77. 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?
78. Describe a time when you put your needs aside to help a co-worker or classmate understand a task. How did you assist him or her? What was the result?