Behavioral Interviewing: 8 Sample Questions

Do you have an interview coming up for an open role at your company? Download our Behavioral Interview Questions using the link below. Our list is organized by the traits you may be looking for in a candidate.

You can pick your favorite questions, tweak them to suit your industry and the open position, and throw in some of your own!

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1. Determination

• Tell me about a time you were asked to do something you didn't think you were capable of doing. How did you react?

2. Adaptability 

• Tell me about a time when you had to make a decision on the fly.

3. Empathy 

• Tell me about a time you had to let someone down or deliver bad news.

4. Conflict Management

• Tell me about a time you had to interact with a difficult client, customer, or team member. How did you manage the situation to reach your goals?

5. Integrity 

• Tell me about a time you felt that someone or some process wasn't in line with the legal or compliance expectations at a prior job. How did you react?

6. Responsibility 

• Tell me about a time when things didn't work out the way you hoped they would, even after you tried your best.

7. Teamwork

• Tell me about a time when you had to work with a team to accomplish a goal. What was your role on the team?

8. Leadership 

• Tell me about a time when you took the lead on getting something done without being asked.