Examples of Behavioral Interview Questions
Behavior Sample Question
Decision making What was your most difficult decision in the last month, and why was it difficult?
Communication What do you think is the most important skill in successful communication?
Adaptability Describe a major change that affected you and how you handled it.
Delegation How do you make the decision to delegate? Describe a specific situation.
Initiative What have you done in school or in a job that went beyond what was required?
Motivation What is your most significant professional accomplishment?
Negotiation Give an example of a negotiation situation and your role in it.
Planning and organization
How do you schedule your time? What do you do when unexpected circum- stances interfere with your schedule?
Critical thinking Describe a situation in which you had to make a decision by analyzing informa- tion, considering a range of alternatives, and selecting the best choice for the circumstances.
Conflict resolution Describe a situation in which you had to help settle a conflict.
BOX 15-2 Job Related Questions for Medical Telemetry Unit