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Behavioral Based Interview Questions

The document provides a list of behavioral-based interview questions and a framework for answering such questions using the CAR method which involves describing the Challenge, your Action, and the Result.

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Behavioral Based Interview Questions

The document provides a list of behavioral-based interview questions and a framework for answering such questions using the CAR method which involves describing the Challenge, your Action, and the Result.

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Behavioral-Based Interview Questions

Questions
 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 used good judgment and logic in solving a problem.
 Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it.
 Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion.
 Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree.
 Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete.
 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.
 Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision.
 What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.
 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).
 Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year.
 Give me an example of a time when something you tried to accomplish and failed.
 Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead.
 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.
 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 preventive measures.
 Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.
 Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend.
 Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low).

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Answer your question in 2-3 minutes and follow the framework below, just think of C.A.R.

 Challenge
o Who (Your Position/Role)
o What (What was the situation, what was going on, what were you tasked with doing?)
o Why (The Problem/Assignment)
o Remember: Don’t go on and on about what was going on, this portion of your answer should be about
30-45 seconds. Just set the stage for your listener.
 Action
o How: How did you develop and execute the steps of your plan? How did you go about solving this
problem? Did you investigate, plan, analyze, research, practice more, try harder, etc.
o Give the steps: First I did this………Next I did this……….. Lastly I did this………….
o Remember: This is the most important part of your answer, a minute or more. People like to hire
action-oriented individuals.
 Result
o What happened as a result of your efforts? (Quantify! Did you get a good grade? Reach your goal?
Increase/decrease/save/profit/improve? Use money, percentage, or time.)
o Let the employer know that you can produce the same result for them! All of your stories will have a
positive result, unless they ask you about a time you failed. Your result is that no matter how hard you
tried, you did not achieve the results you intended to.

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