Behavioral interview questions

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Common behavioral interview questions, what the interviewer is really looking for, and example answers built with the STAR method: conflict, failure, leadership, deadlines, feedback and the questions that open and close every interview.

32 questions
11 easy
18 medium
3 hard
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Behavioral interview questions

1How should you structure answers to behavioral questions?EasyFoundations

2Tell me about yourself.EasyFoundations

3Why do you want to work here?EasyFoundations

4Why are you leaving your current job?MediumFoundations

5What is your greatest strength?EasyFoundations

6What is your greatest weakness?MediumFoundationsSelf-awareness

7Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a teammate.MediumTeamworkConflict

8Tell me about a time you disagreed with your manager.MediumConflictCommunication

9Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult stakeholder or customer.MediumCommunicationConflict

10Tell me about a time you led without formal authority.MediumLeadership

11Tell me about a time you helped a colleague grow.MediumLeadershipTeamwork

12How do you work effectively with a remote or distributed team?EasyTeamworkCommunication

13Tell me about a time you had to deliver under a tight deadline.MediumExecution

14How do you prioritise when you have several urgent tasks?MediumExecution

15Tell me about a time you worked on a problem with unclear requirements.MediumExecutionProblem solving

16Tell me about a time you missed a deadline or commitment.HardExecutionSelf-awareness

17Tell me about a time you handled a production incident.HardExecutionProblem solving

18Tell me about a time you improved a process or made something more efficient.MediumExecutionInitiative

19Tell me about a time you failed.MediumSelf-awarenessGrowth

20Tell me about a time you received critical feedback.MediumGrowthSelf-awareness

21Tell me about a time you gave difficult feedback to someone.MediumCommunicationLeadership

22Tell me about a time you had to learn something new quickly.EasyGrowth

23What project are you most proud of?EasyGrowth

24Tell me about a time you went above and beyond.EasyInitiativeCustomer focus

25Tell me about a time you put the customer first.MediumCustomer focus

26Tell me about a difficult decision you made with incomplete information.HardProblem solvingLeadership

27Tell me about a time you convinced your team to adopt your idea.MediumCommunicationLeadership

28Where do you see yourself in five years?EasyCareer

29Why should we hire you?EasyCareer

30How do you explain a gap in your CV or a career change?MediumCareer

31What are your salary expectations?MediumCareer

32What questions should you ask the interviewer?EasyCareer