- Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way.
- Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills.
- Give me a specific example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it.
- Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic to solve a problem.
- Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
- Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks.
- What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.
- Tell me what your greatest weakness is and why.
- Tell me what your greatest strength is and why.
- Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. How did you handle it?
- Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead.
- Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively.
- Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem.
- Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem.
- Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventative measures.
- Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.
- Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low).
- Describe a time when you were confronted with an unexpected problem. How did you deal with it? What happened?
- With examples, explain to me how you can adapt to a wide variety of people, situations, and environments.
- Explain three situations in which you did not succeed and why.
- Describe the most creative, work related project you have completed.
- Give an example of a time when you had to be relatively quick in making a decision.
- Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with an upset student , customer, co-worker, or professor.