Interview: Questions Guide

Interview - Questions

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Skill: Thinking and Problem-solving

Tell me about a time when you had to analyze facts quickly, define key issues, and respond immediately or develop a plan that produced good results. *

Correct

Needs Refinement

Off Target

Positive: Showcases thoughtful and methodical analytical skills citing details and actions.

Skill: Communication

Tell me about a time when you had to present a proposal to a decision-maker and were able to do this successfully. *

Correct

Needs Refinement

Off Target

Positive: Detailed, enthusiastic description of identifying the need, devising the solution, and method of communicating the outcome.

Skill: Prioritization

Tell me about a time when you got bogged down in the details of a project. *

Correct

Needs Refinement

Off Target

Positive: Acknowledging that the existing thought path needed refinement and conveying how they identified the areas for improvement to move the project forward. Look for details about why they got bogged down and committed to a resolution.

Skill: Ability to work in varying conditions

Tell me about a time when you had to change work mid-stream because of changing organizational priorities. *

Correct

Needs Refinement

Off Target

Positive: Displaying a lack of aversion to changing priorities and the ability to pivot accordingly.

Skill: Decision Making

Describe for me a time when you had to make an important decision with limited facts. *

Correct

Needs Refinement

Off Target

Positive: Embracing the need to decide as a means to a positive end without aggravation.

Skill: Embracing Discomfort

Can you provide an example of how you reacted to short deadlines or high pressure situations? *

Correct

Needs Refinement

Off Target

Positive: Acceptance that this is a business norm and embracing the challenge.

Skill: Good Listener & Problem Solver

Tell me about a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventative measures. *

Correct

Needs Refinement

Off Target

Positive: Look for active listening and identification of the needs that were not being met and why that deficit existed along with the solution implemented.