Interviewing Guide

SUNY Westchester Community College  Career Services Interview Guidelines 2017-2019 33 SampleBehavioral InterviewQuestions Decision Making and Problem Solving Give me an example of a time when you had to keep from speaking or making a decision because you did not have enough information. Give me an example of a time when you had to be quick in coming to a decision. Leadership What is the toughest group from which you had to get cooperation? Have you ever had difficulty getting others to accept your ideas? What was your approach? Did it work? Motivation Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond the call of duty. Tell me about a situation when you were asked to do something that was not in your job description. How did you handle it? Describe a situation when you were able to have a positive influence on the action of others. Communication Tell me about a situation when you had to speak up (be assertive) in order to get a point across that was important to you. Have you ever had to "sell" an idea to your co-workers or group? How did you do it? Did they "buy" it? Tell me about a time when you had a difficult time communicating with a co-worker, client or fellow student. How did you handle the situation? Interpersonal Skills What have you done in the past to contribute toward a teamwork environment? Describe a recent unpopular decision you made and what the result was. Planning and Organization How do you decide what gets top priority when scheduling your time? What do you do when your schedule is suddenly interrupted? Give an example.