Behavioral questions can target any potential situation at work. Below are a selection of questions that target a job candidate’s values, attitude and personal courage.
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Tell me about time when made an unpopular decision.
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Tell me about a time when you stood up for your values.
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Tell me about a time when you confronted a superior about something they were doing.
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Tell me about a time when you took a risk that worked out.
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Tell me about a time when you took a risk that didn’t work out.
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Tell me about a time when you did something outside your comfort zone.
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Tell me about the most embarrassing thing you have done at work.
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Tell me about a time when you didn’t stand up for your values and you wish you had.
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Tell me about a time when you had a confrontation with a coworker.
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Tell me about a time when you took responsibility for a failure.
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Tell me about a time when you discovered a coworker was doing something dishonest.
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Tell me about a time when you made a decision you knew would make someone mad.
To be successful answering behavioral questions, you need to be specific. General answers will not be effective. The best answer will provide a clear, specific example from your experience.
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