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Behavioral and Competency-Based Interview Questions

The document provides examples of common behavioral interview questions asked by employers to assess a candidate's skills in time management, adaptability, overcoming challenges, teamwork, communication, and competencies. For time management, employers want to understand how candidates prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines. Adaptability questions assess how candidates adjust their approach when plans change. Questions about overcoming challenges evaluate perseverance and problem-solving skills. Teamwork and communication questions examine interpersonal skills. Competency-based questions focus on skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and handling conflict.

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Behavioral and Competency-Based Interview Questions

The document provides examples of common behavioral interview questions asked by employers to assess a candidate's skills in time management, adaptability, overcoming challenges, teamwork, communication, and competencies. For time management, employers want to understand how candidates prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines. Adaptability questions assess how candidates adjust their approach when plans change. Questions about overcoming challenges evaluate perseverance and problem-solving skills. Teamwork and communication questions examine interpersonal skills. Competency-based questions focus on skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and handling conflict.

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Behavioral interview questions

Time management- Employers ask questions about time


management to gain an understanding of how you handle multiple
responsibilities, prioritize time and delegate tasks to meet deadlines. In
your response, share your thoughts around how you prioritize your to-do
list. Consider highlighting your organizational skills as a tool that keeps
you on track.

1. Tell me about a goal you set and reached and how you
achieved it.
2. Tell me about the last time your workday ended before you
were able to get everything done.
3. Give me an example of a time you had to prioritize certain
tasks or projects over others.
4. Give me an example of a time when you had to handle multiple
responsibilities at once. How did you prioritize your time?
5. Tell me about the last time you handle a long-term project.
How did you keep the project on track?

Adaptability - Plans may not always work as you plan, but the ability to
adjust your approach shows your resolve to succeed. Your goal when
answering questions on the topic of adaptability is to demonstrate growth,
even if you weren’t successful at the time.

1. Can you share about a time you had to be flexible or


adaptable?
2. Tell me about a time when you had to be creative to solve a
problem.
3. Tell me about a time you had to learn quickly.
4. Tell me about a time you made a difficult decision.
5. Tell me about how you work under pressure.
Overcoming challenges -Employers ask questions about
overcoming a challenging situation to gauge your level of
perseverance. They want to gain a better understanding of how you
handle stress and if you’re able to break down larger problems into
smaller tasks. To answer this question, try to tell a concise
personal story about a specific situation. Try to avoid being too
general. End your answer by identifying what you learned from the
experience.

1. Tell me about a time when you handled a challenging situation.


2. Tell me about a time when you made a mistake. What did you
do to correct it?
3. Give me an example of a time you made a decision that was
unpopular and explain how you handled implementing it.
4. Tell me about a goal you failed to achieve.
5. Tell me about a time you felt you went above and beyond.

Teamwork - Whether working directly with other people or


working with stakeholders, the ability to interact and communicate
with others effectively is key. When answering questions about
teamwork, use “I” statements to focus the attention on your
individual contributions to the success of the team.

1. Tell me about a time when you collaborated with others who


were different than you.
2. Tell me about the best presentation you’ve given. Why was it
good?
3. Tell me about a time when you felt like a good leader.
4. Can you give me an example of how you’ve contributed to the
culture of previous teams, companies or groups?
5. Share an example of how you were able to motivate a
coworker, your peers or your team.

Communication - The ability to communicate effectively is


needed in and out of the workplace. In an interview, prepare to
answer questions about times you have had to communicate clearly
verbally and in writing.

1. Tell me about a time when you had to say “no.”


2. Give me an example of a time when you persuaded someone. How’d
you do it and why?
3. Talk about a time when you’ve had to manage up.
4. Tell me about a time when you had to explain a complex topic to
people with less subject knowledge. How did you make sure
everyone could understand you?

5. Tell me about a time you had to build rapport with a coworker


or client whose personality was different than yours?

Examples of competency-based interview


questions
The following are examples of questions that may be asked in your
competency-based interview:

 When have you completed a difficult task as part of a team?


 Describe how you have positively contributed to a team.
 Have you ever received negative feedback from a manager,
employer or coworker? How did you handle it?
 Describe a difficult situation you resolved at work.
 Have you ever had to resolve a customer complaint? If so, how
did you resolve it?
 Describe a time you were given a responsibility you've never
had before.
 How have you contributed to the improvement of a team's
overall performance in the past?
 What is the most challenging decision you have ever made at
work? Why did you find it challenging, and what was the
outcome?
 Describe a significant change you've had to accommodate in
the workplace and how you dealt with it.
 Have you ever had to work with someone you didn't get along
with? If so, how did you make the situation better?
 Describe a time when you used creativity to solve a problem in
the workplace.
 Provide an example of a time you successfully handled
conflict within the workplace.
 What would you consider your biggest workplace
achievement?

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