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BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions with the STAR Method


The easiest way to answer behavioral interview questions is to follow the STAR method.
According to the STAR method, each interview answer should use the following structure:
S for Situation. Describe the situation where everything happened.
T for Task. Describe the task you had to complete in order to solve the problem/issue at hand.
A for Action. Explain what actions you took to complete the aforementioned task.
R for Results. Talk about the results of your actions and try to be as detailed as possible. How did your
actions lead to the company or organization to function better?

STAR Method Interview Answer


Q: Give us an example of how you handled a challenge in the workplace.
Situation: Around the time I started working at Company X, the team I was working with was just
finishing up on a very important project on a tight deadline. They had to review everything before
submitting the work to the client, and my manager didn’t have a lot of time to pay attention to me to
make sure I was caught up to speed.
Task: Everyone around me was constantly working, and because of the timing, they didn’t seem very
approachable. So, to make sure I didn’t get left behind, I had to prove myself and take initiative.
Action: My plan was simple. I wanted to talk to my manager and a few of my colleagues whenever they
had time (e.g. over lunch, getting coffee together). Then, I would try to get to know them in a different
environment and also learn about the company better too. In the meanwhile, I would always go over my
onboarding material and resources to get better at my job.
Results: In the end, I’m glad to say everything worked out and I actually made a few good friends too. By
the time my manager came around to review my work and talk about the next steps - I already knew
most of it and the company’s main clients in detail. And I also knew my colleagues who I’d be working
with too. If anything, he was a bit surprised, but ultimately, happy I didn’t fall behind. This saved him a lot
of time, something he was very grateful for.

Behavioral job interview questions about time management


Question #1 - How do you accomplish tasks when under a tight deadline? Give me an example.
Question #2 - Describe a long-term project you managed. How did you make sure everything was
running smoothly?
Question #3 - Sometimes, it’s almost impossible to get everything done on your to-do list. What do you
do when your list of responsibilities becomes overwhelming?
Question #4 - Tell me about a time you set a personal goal for yourself. How did you ensure you would
meet your objectives and what steps did you take?
Question #5 - Can you describe an instance where your supervisor or manager just gave you too much
work with not enough time? What did you do?

Behavioral job interview questions about communication skills


Question #1 - How do you handle a disagreement with your colleagues? Give me an example of when
you successfully persuaded someone to see things your way at work.
Question #2 - What would you do if you misunderstood an important task on the job? Give me an
example.
Question #3 - Have you ever had to work under someone who wasn’t very good at communicating?
What happened?
Question #4 - Tell me about a time when you successfully explained a technical problem to a colleague
or a customer who didn’t have a tech background?
Question #5 - Can you tell me about a time you gave a presentation that was particularly successful?
Why do you think it went well?

Behavioral job interview questions about teamwork


Question #1 - Tell me about a time when you had to work with someone completely different from you.
How did you adapt to collaborate better?
Question #2 - What do you do when your team member refuses to, or just can’t complete their part of
the work? Give me an example.

Behavioral job interview questions about working with clients


Question #1 - Clients can be difficult to work with sometimes. Can you describe a situation when a client
was wrong and you had to correct them?
Question #2 - How do you handle irate customers? Give me an example.
Question #3 - We all make mistakes sometimes we wish we could take back. Is there a time that comes
to mind where you wish you had handled a situation with a client or colleague differently?

Behavioral job interview questions about adaptability


Question #1 - Tell me about your first job in the industry. What did you do to learn the ropes?
Question #2 - Can you give me an example of when you had to adapt to a new and sudden change in
the workplace? What happened?
Question #3 - Give me an example of when you had to suddenly perform under pressure. What
happened and how did you handle it?
Behavioral job interview questions about leadership
Question #1 - Tell me about a time when you successfully delegated tasks to your team.
Question #2 - Can you tell me about a time when you had to perform a task or work on a project you had
no previous experience before? How did you approach this situation and what did you learn?

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