Field Interview Blueprint

BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEWING

Below are examples of behavioral interviewing questions for specific competencies. Please work with your Talent Acquisition Partner to determine which competencies most apply to your opening.

Sample Behavioral Interviewing Questions

Competency Assessed Question

“Give me an example of a work experience where you faced competing demands or tight deadlines.” “Describe a time when you challenged someone in a position of authority.”

Drive for Results

Managerial Courage

“Tell me about a time you were part of a group charged with investigating a tough issue.”

Intellectual Horsepower

“Give me an example of when you had to use logic to solve a problem.”

Problem Solving

“Tell me about a time you exceeded your customer’s expectations.”

Customer Focus

“Tell me about a time you had difficulty getting two people or groups to agree.”

Conflict Management

“Describe a time when you served as a mediator between two peers.”

Peer Relationships

“Tell me about a time when you were uncomfortable with disclosing sensitive information that you were asked about.”

Integrity and Trust

“Tell me about a time when you facilitated a brainstorming session.”

Innovation

“Tell me about a time when someone asked you to try something completely new to you.”

Dealing with Ambiguity

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