Category: Most Common, Field: management
Junior Level
- Can you share an instance where you had to take a leadership role even when it wasn't formally your responsibility? What was the outcome?
- Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult team member. How did you handle it?
- Describe a situation where you made a significant mistake at work. How did you handle it?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you had to balance multiple tasks or projects at once? How did you prioritize your work?
- Tell me about a time when you had to persuade someone who disagreed with you to see things your way. What was the situation and the outcome?
- Describe a time when you had to learn a new skill or system to complete a task or project. How did you approach this challenge?
Senior Level
- Can you share an example of a time when you had to realign your team's objectives due to a significant strategic shift in your organization?
- Can you describe a time when you had to handle a conflict between two senior team members?
- Tell me about a time when you had to make a difficult decision that was unpopular but necessary for the business. How did you handle it?
- Describe a situation where you had to lead your team through a significant change. How did you ensure the change was successfully implemented?
- Give me an example of a time when you had to adapt your leadership style to meet the needs of a specific individual or team.
- Tell me about a time when you had to leverage your influence rather than your authority to drive a decision or initiative. How did you go about it?