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Interview: Questions Guide

Interview - Questions

Interview Information

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.

Interviewer Notes/Feedback

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