Behavioral Interview Questions

Behavioral interviews are very common – here are some questions you might encounter in one.

Tell me about a time when you…

1. Prioritized the elements of a complicated project.
2. Handled a difficult situation with a co-worker.
3. Were tolerant of an opinion that was different from yours.
4. Had to deal with an irate customer.
5. Surmounted a major obstacle.
6. Worked effectively under pressure.
7. Lost (or won) an important contract.
8. Delegated a project effectively.
9. Missed an obvious solution to a problem.
10. Set your sights too high (or too low).
11. Anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures.
12. Were forced to make an unpopular decision.
13. Were creative in solving a problem.
14. Were disappointed in your behavior.
15. Were unable to complete a project on time.
16. Had to make an important decision with limited facts.
17. Made a bad decision.
18. Had to fire a friend.
19. Persuaded team members to do things your way.
20. Got bogged down in the details of a project.
21. Had to adapt to a difficult situation.
22. Experienced a setback while working on a project.
23. Made a significant impact towards the outcome of a project.
24. Wrote a report that was well-received
25. Used your political savvy to push a program through that you really believed in
26. Hired (or fired) the wrong person
27. Turned down a good job
28. Had your work criticized