- 01If everyone on the team is a veteran, what will you do to fit in?“I'd spend my first few weeks listening before I suggest any changes.”
- 02How do you intend to learn what you need to know to perform well for this job?“In my first month, I'd set up short meetings with everyone I'll work with.”
- 03If your supervisor tells you to do something that you believe can be done in a different way, what would you do?“I'll do it your way, but can I show you another option first?”
- 04If you're told to do something that you feel is illegal, what would you do?“I'm not comfortable doing that, so I'd like to check with compliance first.”
- 05If you were unfairly criticized, what would you do?“Can you give me a specific example, so I understand what went wrong?”
- 06What are you looking to gain from your next job?“More than anything, I want my next job to stretch me a bit.”
- 07What aspects of this job interest you the most?“The part that interests me most is working directly with the customers.”
- 08If you are given work from your manager that is boring and tedious, what will you do?“Every job has some dull parts, and I'd rather get them done well.”
- 09How long do you plan on staying with this company?“I'd like to stay as long as I'm still learning and adding value.”
- 10How do you explain the fact that you frequently change jobs?“Looking back, I moved too quickly early on, and I've learned from that.”
- 11Tell me about a time you had a big disagreement with your boss.“We disagreed on the approach, but we sorted it out with data.”
- 12What do you do when there is no work to do?“When things are quiet, I check whether anyone on the team needs a hand.”
- 13What do you do when there are too many things to do?“When everything is urgent, I ask my manager which two things matter most.”
- 14What do you do when you feel burned out?“When I start feeling burned out, I talk to my manager before it gets worse.”
- 15How do you balance both your family and your job?“I plan my week on Sunday night, so work and family both get time.”
- 16You've been with one company your entire career. Don't you think you will have a tough time adjusting to a new environment?“I've stayed at one company, but I've changed roles four times there.”
- 17What have you heard about our company that you didn't like?“I did read about last year's layoffs, and I'd like to understand what changed.”
- 18Do you want to work for a small or large company and why?“I prefer a smaller company, because I like seeing the impact of my work.”