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This week, Guest Speaker April Faul of True To Life Ministries presents on Interview Strategies.
Practice Behavioral Based Interview Questions
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Decision Making
We all make decisions that turn out to be mistakes. Describe a decision that you made at school or work that turned out to be a mistake and the actions you took to correct the mistake.
Effective Communication
Tell us about a time when a peer or team member strongly disagreed with your ideas or actions. What was the outcome of the disagreement?
Safety
Describe a situation in which you were involved in making sure a process was done safely and tell us what happened.
Initiating Action
Describe a situation in which you identified a problem and acted to correct it rather than wait for someone else to do so.
Motivational Fit
What is one of the biggest obstacles you’ve had to overcome to get where you are today?
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skill
Tell us about an assignment you worked on that showed your technical expertise.
Adaptability
Tell us about a time when you were asked to do something you had never done before. How did you react? What did you learn?
“Buy-Time” Question
What do you see as your greatest strength? Your greatest weakness?