Behavior-Based Interview Questions

  • Describe a creative/innovative idea that you produced which led to a significant contribution to the success of an activity or project.
  • Tell me about a suggestion you made to improve the way job processes/operations worked? What was the result?
  • Give me a specific example of a time when you did not meet a deadline. How did you handle the subsequent situation?
  • Tell me about a time when you have dealt with a difficult person-what happened, how did you handle it, and what was the outcome? Is there anything you would do differently?
  • Tell me about a project you initiated. What was it? How did you go about it? What was the outcome?
  • Tell me about your experience working with a variety of different people.
  • Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it.
  • Describe a situation where you had to give a presentation to a group. What was the purpose of your presentation? How did you prepare? What was the outcome? How did you know you accomplished your objective?
  • Tell me about a time when you were particularly effective in building relationships with others.
  • Tell me about a situation where you demonstrated good communication skills.
  • Tell me about a difficult decision you’ve made in the last year.
  • Tell me about a time when you were particularly effective in building relationships with others.
  • Tell me about a time when something you tried to accomplish failed. How did you handle the situation?
  • Tell me about a situation in which you were required to analyze and solve a complex problem.
  • Describe a complex problem you have solved/haven't solved.
  • Tell me about a time when you used creativity to solve a problem.
  • Give me an example of a time when you were not a productive team member.
  • Describe for me your typical participation in a team setting.
  • Tell me about a recent team experience you had that was fulfilling.
  • Describe the most significant or creative presentation that you have had to complete.
  • Describe your most rewarding college experience.
  • Discuss a time when you had to deal with major change. How did you respond to this situation? How did you prepare for the change?
  • Tell me about a time when you thought "out of the box" to come up with a creative solution to a problem. Was your solution effective? Why or why not?