Behavioral interview questions are designed to assess whether you demonstrated in your past what the hiring organization needs you to do in the future. Below are a list of 25 typical behavioral interview questions.
- Describe a situation in which you worked on a team.
- Describe your leadership style, and provide an example of you as a leader.
- Tell me about a time when you played a supporting role on a team.
- Tell me about the project you are most proud of completing.
- Describe a past situation that demonstrates your biggest strengths.
- I see in your resume you did _________. Why don't you tell me more about what you did there?
- Tell me about what past experiences motivated you to pursue this career.
- Tell me about a situation where you took a risk.
- Tell me about a decision you made and its consequences.
- Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of.
- Tell me about a time you made a mistake.
- Tell me about a time when you needed to adapt to new surroundings.
- Tell me about a skill that you needed to learn in your previous job.
- Tell me about a time when things didn't go as planned.
- Tell me about a time when you had to meet tough deadlines.
- Describe the most difficult assignment you have ever undertaken.
- Tell me about a difficult challenge that you faced.
- Tell me about a time when you worked with a difficult client.
- Tell me about a time when you needed to earn the trust of someone who was initially very doubtful of your abilities.
- Tell me about a time when you influenced others.
- Tell me about a time when you collaborated with individuals outside of your company.
- Describe a situation in which you turned an idea into action.
- Tell me a major roadblock or hurdle that you needed to overcome.
- Tell me about someone who inspired you.
- Tell me about a time where you did work beyond what's asked of you in your job description.
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