Sample behavioural interview questions
- Describe a situation where you have been able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way.
- Describe a time where you were faced with a very stressful situation and how you have coped.
- Give me an example of a time where you have had to motivate others.
- Give me an example of a time where you have shown initiative and took the lead.
- Tell me about a time where you have had to go above and beyond the call of duty to get a job done.
- Give me an example of a time where you have had to use your fact finding skills to solve a problem.
- Tell me about a time where you have delegated a project effectively.
- Tell me about a time where you have missed an obvious solution to a problem.
- Tell me about a time where you have and to work within someone you have not necessarily liked.
- Give me an example of a time where you have had to make a split second decision.
- Describe a time where you have anticipated potential problems and have developed preventative measures to overcome these.
- Tell me about a time where you have had to make an unpopular decision that was best for the business.
- Tell me about a time you have had to deal with an unhappy customer or upset co-worker.
