A behavioral interview targets specific situations the job seeker is likely to encounter in the role and asks for examples of a similar experiences. The questions usually follow a “Tell me about a time when you…” format.
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Tell me about a time when you led a large capital improvement project.
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Tell me about a time when you managed the acquisition of new equipment.
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Tell me about a time when you planned a facility expansion.
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Tell me about a time when you redesigned a process.
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Tell me about a time when you made improvements to the plant layout.
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Tell me about a time when you designed a new product.
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Tell me about a time when you redesigned the packaging of a product.
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Tell me about a time when you added automation to a process.
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Tell me about a time when you had trouble debugging a new piece of equipment.
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Tell me about a time when you reduced the utility costs in a facility.
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Tell me about a time when you changed a process to reduce material handling.
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Tell me about a time when you managed a project that came in under budget.
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Tell me about a time when you managed a project that exceed budget.
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Tell me about a time when you led a project that fell behind schedule.
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Tell me about a time when you delivered a project ahead of schedule.
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Tell me about the most successful project you managed.
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Tell me about a project that was a major failure.
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Tell me about a time when you failed to plan an essential step in a project.
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Tell me about a time when you delegated effectively.
To be prepared to answer these questions in an interview, you need have examples of specific projects you have managed. You do not need a project for every question. A selection of projects touching on a range of experiences will allow you to adapt to almost any question.
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