BEHAVIORAL BRAINSTORM
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Tell me about a time when you convinced someone to see things your way.
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Give me an example of a situation when you had to think on your feet.
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Have you ever experienced conflict in a working relationship? How did you handle it?
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Tell me about a goal you set and reached, and the steps you took to accomplish that goal.
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BEHAVIORAL BRAINSTORM – Page two
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Tell me about a time when you failed.
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Tell me about a risk you have taken. What was the outcome and how did you assess whether the risk
was worthwhile? What factors did you consider in this process?
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Describe a situation in which you faced a sharp learning curve. What steps did you take to develop
your knowledge? How did you apply what you learned?
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Describe a situation where you went above and beyond what would normally be expected to
accommodate the needs of others or exceed their expectations.
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BEHAVIORAL BRAINSTORM – Page three
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Tell me about a time when you were able to work effectively on a team where people held conflicting
opinions. What was the situation? Describe your role.
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Have you ever been a role model for someone? If so, please explain who the person was and what
you did.
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What leadership positions have you held? Give me an example that describes your leadership style.
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By providing examples, convince me that you can adapt to a wide variety of people, situations, and
environments.
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