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25. Determining why someone left, or is leaving, his or her
last position. _____
26. Tell me about a time when you solved a problem by
thinking creatively. _____
27. Describe a time when you had to adapt to a new situation. _____
28. Can you give me an example of a time when you were
working on a project that required sustained and
persistent effort? _____
29. Would you give me an example of a time when you
worked on a project that required a great deal of written
communication? _____
30. Tell me about a time when you used strategic thinking
to solve a problem. _____
31. You say you have good customer service skills. Tell me
about a time when you dealt with an angry customer. _____
32. Describe a time when you had to make an unpopular
decision. _____
33. Tell me about a time when you took the initiative
concerning something that you saw needed to be done. _____
34. Give me an example of an obstacle you faced and how
you overcame it. _____
35. Can you give me an example of a time when your
leadership made a difference in your current or
previous job? _____
36. Describe your experience working with global markets by
giving me an example of a project you worked on. _____
37. Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with a boss
or coworker. _____
38. Tell me about the biggest project you worked on from
start to finish. _____
39. Tell me about a time when you had to convince someone
to do something that he or she did not want to do. _____
40. You say you have good customer service skills. Tell me
about a time when your customer service skills helped you
in a difficult situation. _____
41. Give me an example of your working in a fast-paced
environment. _____
42. Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond
what the job required. _____