Behavioral Interview

Let’s get back to talking behavioral-based interview questions. We’ve pulled together 24 sample behavioral-based job interview questions to get you started: 1. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. 2. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. 3. Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. 4. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. 5. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone’s opinion. 6. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. 7. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. 8. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. 9. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. 10. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split-second decision. 11. What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. 12. 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). 13. Tell me about a difficult decision you’ve made in the last year. 14. Give me an example of a time when something you tried to accomplish and failed. 15. Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. 16. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. 17. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. 18. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. 19. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. 20. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. 21. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. 22. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. 23. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. 24. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low).