40 situations that you will be asked at the interview

Of course, it is impossible to collect all the questions that may be asked to you. But we tried. These are mainly questions related to specific situations from your life. At least you have time to remember these and talk about them.



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// Teamwork

Team spirit is much more important than you think. If people understand each other, if they are willing to make compromises, then everything will be much simpler - this is like a mechanism where everyone knows their business and will never substitute someone who is close, because otherwise the common cause will be useless.

Tell us about the situation when you had to work with a person with whom you were very different.
Give an example of a conflict situation in a team. How did you deal with her?
Describe the moment when you needed to build a relationship with someone very important and you did not immediately succeed. What helped you cope?
We all make mistakes that we would like to correct. Tell us about the situation with your colleague in which you would like to do otherwise.
Tell us about the situation in which you needed to get information from a not very responsive person - how did you do it?

// Customer focus

If you work in the service sector or are engaged in service, then, of course, you are familiar with the situation when you have to cope with a difficult client, when suddenly everything collapses and everyone is unhappy or vice versa - suddenly you managed to save the day.

Describe the situation when it was fundamentally important to make a great impression on the client - what did you do?
Give an example of a situation where you did not meet the expectations of your client. What happened, how did you restore your reputation?
Tell us about the moment when you made sure that the client is very pleased with the service.
Describe the situation when you had to deal with a complex client. What was the situation and how did you deal with it?
When you work with a large number of clients at the same time, it is difficult to provide excellent quality services to each of them. How would you prioritize?

// Ability to adapt

In fact, this is one of the most necessary qualities. If you are able to find an approach to people, if you feel the needs of clients, if you can create a comfortable atmosphere for yourself - this is half the success. The ability to adapt and in nature is considered one of the most important for survival.

Tell us about the situation when you were under strong pressure from outside. What's happened? How did you handle it (or not)?
Describe the time when your company or team experienced some kind of change - how did it affect you and how did you manage to adapt?
Tell us about your first job.
Give an example of a situation where you had to get out of a difficult and unpleasant situation.
Tell us about your failure. How did you handle this?

// Time management (without time machine)

All the time late? Do not have time to do anything? Be prepared to ask questions about how time you feel. And do you understand what “deadline” is.

Tell us about the situation in which you had to quickly build a strategy in order not to miss anything and keep all your priorities.
Describe the project you have been working on for a long time. How did you manage to plan everything so that the process did not stop?
It is simply impossible to carry out all the items from the list of mandatory cases. Responsibility falls on you with a huge lump - you become depressed, you cannot cope with anything. What would you do at such a moment?
Tell us about the goal that you once set for yourself. How did you move to her?
Give an example of a situation where you simultaneously performed several duties. How did you handle this?

// Communication

It is unlikely that this is somehow related to the “sociability” in your resume - this is the ability to communicate your thoughts clearly and communicate with people. And stick to the right course in your relationship.

Give an example of a situation in which you could convince a person to look at things the way you see them.
Describe the situation when you had to act as an expert - did you manage to make everyone understand you?
Tell us about the situation when you had to rely on letters to convey your idea or thought to the team, team, colleagues.
Give an example of a situation where you had to explain something very specific to a client who did not understand anything in the subject.
Tell us about the successful presentation that you conducted.

// Motivation

She will also be very necessary to you. Especially at some points. Hands down at all.

Tell us about your most remarkable career achievement.
Describe the situation when you saw the problem and took the initiative to solve it without waiting for someone else to do it.
Tell us about the moment when you worked under very strict supervision. How to cope with this?
Describe a situation where you were able to display all your creative nature at work. What did you do? Was it difficult?
Tell us about the time when you are disappointed in your work. What can be done to cope with this situation?

// Understanding the company's work

This moment reflects the extent of your preparation for the interview.

What company values ​​are close to you? How do they relate to your behavior in life, at work? Give an example.
Why our company?
Than our company stands out among others. / Name the company's competitors. Have you ever faced this kind of competition?
Tell us about the moment when you realized that you want to send a resume to us.
Why do you think it is you who approach this position in our company? How do you imagine yourself working here?

// Personal questions

Be prepared for them to be given to you. And there is nothing wrong with answering them sincerely.

What would you call your passion? Give an example of a situation in which you can forget about the passage of time.
What do you do in your free time? Why this particular hobby? How can it help you succeed at work? Give an example of a situation where your hobby helped during working hours.
Describe the situation when you were faced with a serious moral choice.
What are the main values ​​for you?
Have you encountered the problem of life-work balance? How to cope with it in real life? Give an example.