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March 2024
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Practice These Sample Interview Questions


General

  • Tell me about yourself.
  • Where do you see yourself in five years? … in 10 years?
  • If you came to work here, what would you be proud to accomplish? 

Personality/Character Traits

  • What do you see as your greatest strength? … your greatest weakness?
  • What kind of leader are you?
  • Do you mind being the bearer of bad news? At our organization you have to say “no” a lot. 

Sample Behavioral

  • Tell me about a time that a project you were ­managing was problematic and how you dealt with the challenges.
  • Tell me about a time you had to manage a diverse work group.
  • Tell me about an unpopular decision you have made.
  • How long did it take to make the decision? Why did the circumstance arise? How do you think you handled it? 

Wrap Up

  • Do you have any questions for me?
  • Is there anything else you would like to talk about?
  • Why should I hire you?

 

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