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Cpl Martha Deithorn
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This is a great list of behavior based questions! When I teach interviewing skills classes I tell the class its okay to have a cheat sheet with you, think of some examples for different categories of questions and bullet point them out and carry a binder with you to the interview with extra copies of your resume, a list of references, your list of bullet pointed examples, the job posting/description, and questions for the interviewer(s). I also suggest to google behavior based questions for the position you are applying for, a lot of times the recruiter pulls their questions from various websites. Another question that is not behavior based but I often see interviewees trip up on is...Why do you want to work for this Company? The answer someone gives shows if they have researched the Company at all and if they are truly interested in the Company or just looking for a job. Preparation is the key for any interview!
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MAJ Contracting Officer
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These are my favorite on the list

Give me an example of a time you faced a conflict while working on a team. How did you handle that?
Sometimes it’s just not possible to get everything on your to-do list done. Tell me about a time your responsibilities got a little overwhelming. What did you do?

Each question the interviewer asks is trying to match your personal abilities to the job requirements, so I take the same approach, why is the employer asking this question and what does it mean about the job.
I like the first questions because it usually demonstrates that the employer is looking for someone who can pull a team together and can take initiative, usually meaning there is some leeway in authority in the company and you won't be too micromanaged.
Question 2 tells me the job won't be boring ( I perform horribly when bored, too much ADD requirement in the military)
Once you have a job work on finding the better job which doesn't exactly mean every job you apply for, answer honestly so you don't find yourself employed in a job you hate.
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