Behavioural Interview Questions

Candidate is expected to follow the following pattern when asked a behavioral

question:

1. Recount a specific event, activity, or SITUATION; and then to

2. Discuss their own ACTION or reaction to the event or situation; and then to
3. Outline the OUTCOME or final result

Behavioral Questions

1. What are some of the things that you feel you have done particularly well?
2. Tell me about an accomplishment you are proud of?
3. Can you describe a time when you had to adjust quickly to changes over which you had
little control. How did the changes impact you?
4. Tell me about an experience you have had dealing with major change. How
did you maintain your effectiveness?
5. All of us have had situations where we werent able to complete everything
on time. Tell me about the last time this happened to you.
6. Can you think of a situation where you had to multi task? How did you
handle the situation?
7. Tell me about a time your communication skills were put to the test.
8. Tell me about a difficult or sensitive situation that required careful
communication?
9. What are some of your strategies for dealing with difficult people? Can you
describe a situation where these were tested?
10. Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision and explain
it to other people.
11. Tell me about a time when you took a risk
12. Describe a recent unpopular decision you made. What was the result?
13. Describe a time when you really had to think about a problem before
generating a solution
14. What motivates you?
15. Tell me about a time you identified a new, unusual or different approach to
addressing a problem or task
16. Can you tell me about a time when you had to reach a compromise or guide
others to a compromise?
17. Tell me about the most difficult or frustrating person that youve ever had to
work with. What did you do to work with them?
18. Tell me about a time when your actions inspired others to work towards
achieving a common goal
19. How do you determine priorities when scheduling your time? Can you give
a recent example?
20. Describe a recent time when you were under a great deal of pressure. How
did you handle it?
21. Tell me about a team experience you found rewarding
22. Tell me about a team experience you found disappointing

Behavioral Interview Questions

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