Sample Interview Questions

Behavior based interview questions:

• Tell us about a time in which you had to demonstrate initiative.
• Give an example of a time when had to make an unpopular decision and what was the outcome.
• How do you practice organization and time management?
• Tell us about a time when you had to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and how you were able to ensure the needs of all parties were met.
• Give an example of a time that you set a goal for yourself, steps you took, and what the outcome was.
• Describe a stressful situation you have faced in the workplace and how you handled it?

The “get to know you” questions:

• Tell me about yourself.
• What brings you to this position?
• Why are you choosing to leave your current position/industry/company?
• When working as part of a team, what role do you typically take?
• Where do you see yourself in the next 5 – 10 years?
• What are you passionate about?
• How do you typically handle stress?

Obscure, less predictable interview questions:

• If you could be any animal, which one would you be and why?
• If you were a part on a bicycle, which part would you be and why?
• If you were a new addition to a crayon box, what color would you be?