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Consider these sample questions:

Problem-solving
* Tell me about how you recently anticipated a problem before it occurred.
* Cite an instance when you had to solve a problem with little guidance or d
irection.
Teaming
* Describe a time when you put the needs of a group before your own when com
pleting a task.
* Recount a situation when you had difficulties working with someone on a pr
oject. What did you do to improve the relationship?
Results-driven
* Tell me about a difficult or complex project where you provided realistic
time frames for task completion and regularly updated management on progress.
* What goals do you have for your career? How do you plan to achieve those g
oals?
Accountability
* Cite an instance when a group you were leading failed or did not meet expe
ctations. How did you take responsibility?
* Provide an example of when you had two projects competing for your time. H
ow did you prioritize? Were you able to keep your commitment to both projects?
Initiative
* Tell me about a time when you sought ways to create and improve the way in
which work gets done.
* When assigned a project how do you approach it? Do you seek to merely meet
the objectives or do you make it your goal to go above and beyond? Give an exam
ple.
Adaptability
* Describe a situation from which you learned quickly and overcame adversity
or failure.
Give me an example of a time when the rules or structure of a project chan
ged at the last minute. How did you react?
Integrity
* Give me an example of a situation where you admitted making a mistake. How
did you approach the situation and what was the response?
* Recount an instance when your integrity was tested, (i.e., keeping a promi
se or confidence, being truthful).
Sense of urgency
* Describe an instance when you had to anticipate obstacles in your action p
lan. What contingency plans did you prepare? What was the result?
* Tell me about a situation when you faced demanding deadlines. What steps d
id you take to ensure you achieved your goals by the deadline?
Communication
* Provide an example of when you had to tailor a presentation or message for
a certain group of people.
* Describe a situation when you successfully communicated with a difficult p
erson(s) or circumstance?
Driving change
* Give me an example of a situation where you recognized the need for change
. How did you adapt your style to obtain results?
* Recount a situation where you constructively challenged an established pro
cedure or way of doing things.
Ask questions Some good ones: What kind of assignments might I expect in my firs
t six months? How often are performance reviews given? What skills and character
istics are most important for this position and for the company? When should I e
xpect to hear from you or should I contact you?

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