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IMPERIAL QUESTIONS
Analytical
You answer should:
-Identifies issues, problems, and opportunities
- gathers information
-interprets information
-generates alternatives
Give me an example of a time when you had to get someone to buy-in to your solution to
a problem with other people on a team. How did you convince them that your solution
was the best?
Often problems could have multiple solutions. Can you give me an example when you
had to choose on solution over another? How did you decide it was the best solution?
Interpersonal Effectiveness
You answer should:
-Opens discussions effectively
-Clarifies the current situation
-Develops others and own ideas
-Facilitates agreement
- Closes discussions with clear summaries
-Purposefully builds relationships
Give me an example when you were at _______ where you working with a group
that was having difficulty accomplishing a task/project. What did you do?
Not everyone we encounter is as cooperative as we would like. Tell me about a time
when someone refused to do something you needed to have done. How did you
respond?
Job Fit
You answer should:
- Challenging work, Continuous learning, high responsibility/accountability, relationship building,
task variety, details, practical results
Tell me about
Not everyone we encounter is as cooperative as we would like. Tell me about a time
when someone refused to do something you needed to have done. How did you
respond?
ADAPTABILITY
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the
work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures,
processes, requirements, or cultures.
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Your assignment as ____ is certainly very different from what you were
doing before. Can you compare and contrast
the assignments? How long did it take you to feel
comfortable doing the new work?
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Tell me about a time when you were faced with an unexpected policy
change. How did it affect you? What did you do?
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Tell me about the time when you had to change your work schedule to
help a peer. How did this affect you? What happened?
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Tell me about the most diverse group/team that youve been a part of.
What problems did you encounter? What did you do? What
happened?
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Describe a time when you wished you'd been more collaborative with
others at work. What did you do?
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Have you ever helped a peer or tem member develop an idea? Tell
me about one of those times.
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Have you ever spent a significant amount of your own time and effort
into helping a team/group complete a task? Give me an example.
What happened?
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Can you describe a situation in which you dealt with a very sensitive
person. What did you do? What happened?
BUILDING TRUST
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions
and those of the organization.
Key Actions:
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We don't always work with people who are ethical or honest. Give me
an example of a time when you saw another employee to something
that you thought was inappropriate. What did you do? What
happened?
CONTINUOUS LEARNING
Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking
advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on
the job and learning through their application.
Key Actions:
Targets learning needs - Seeks and uses feedback and other sources
of information to identify appropriate areas for learning.
Seeks learning activities - Identifies and participates in appropriate
learning activities (e.g., courses, reading, selfstudy, coaching,
experimental learning) that help fulfill learning needs.
Maximizes learning - Actively participates in learning activities in a way
that makes the most of the learning experience (e.g., takes notes, asks
questions, critically analyzes information, keeps on-the-job application
in mind, does required tasks).
Applies knowledge or skill - Pouts new knowledge, understanding, or
skill to practical use on the job; furthers learning through trial and error.
Takes risks in learning - Puts self in unfamiliar or uncomfortable
situation in order to learn; asks questions at the risk of appearing
foolish; takes on challenging or unfamiliar assignments.
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Questions:
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What was the most difficult task you had to learn on your job at
______?
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In any new job there are some things we pick up quickly and other
things that take more time to learn. Think about your last job, and tell
me about something you learned quickly and something that took more
time.
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Learning new skills isn't always easy or fun. Tell me about the last
time you volunteered to work on a project even though it seemed
intimidating to you. What happened?
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How did you learn everything you needed to know when you started in
your position as _______?
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Have you taken any steps to improve your skill or performance? Give
me an example of when you did this.
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FOLLOW-UP
Monitoring the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the
skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the
characteristics of the assignment or project.
Key Actions:
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We've all been surprised when we find out a deadline was missed
because someone didn't do what he or she was supposed to do. Tell
me about a time this happened to you.
GAINING COMMITMENT
Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of
ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations,
and individuals involved.
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What are the most successful techniques you've used to gain others'
agreement? Describe one or more of these techniques.
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Once you gain agreement to an idea or plan, how do you ensure that
the agreed-upon actions are taken?
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Often we must convince others of the benefits they will realize from
committing to an idea or plan. Describe how you've demonstrated the
benefits of a plan or idea to gain someone's commitment. What
happened?
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JOB FIT
The extent to which activities and responsibilities available in the job are
consistent with the activities and responsibilities that result in personal
satisfaction; the degree to which the work itself is personally satisfying.
Facets:
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When were you most satisfied or dissatisfied in your work? What was
most satisfying or dissatisfying about that?
2.
Tell me about a time when work would have been more enjoyable if
there had been more or fewer aspects of the job (e.g., tasks,
relationships, opportunities) available.
Job Fit Facet Questions:
Use Question 1 when a facet is extremely present in job; use Question 2
when a facet is extremely absent from a job. Some facets have only one
question, which can be used in both situations.
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Achievement
1.
Tell me about a time when you had difficult goals to achieve at work.
How satisfied/dissatisfied were you with that?
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Tell me about a situation in which you easily achieved your work goals.
How satisfied/dissatisfied were you with that?
Challenging Work
1.
Tell me about one of the most difficult and demanding tasks you've had
to complete. How satisfied/dissatisfied were you with that?
2.
Describe a time when the tasks you were working on were not difficult
or demanding. How satisfied/dissatisfied were you with that?
Complexity
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Continuous learning
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Details
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Tell me about a job you had that required high attention to details.
How satisfied/dissatisfied were you with that, and why?
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Tell me about a time when your job did not require high attention to
details. How satisfied/dissatisfied were you with that, and why?
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Influencing Others
1. Tell me about a time when you had the opportunity to inspire or
motivate others to take action and achieve goals. How
satisfied/dissatisfied were you with that, and why?
MANAGING CONFLICT
Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate
interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or
more people.
Key Actions:
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Tell me about a time when you came up with an effective rationale for
resolving a conflict. What did you do? What happened?
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4.
Describe the most difficult conflict you've been involved in. What
actions did you take to resolve the conflict? What happened?
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Tell me about a time when you took positive action to resolve a conflict.
What did you do? What happened?
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Can you tell me how you prepared for a meeting in which you
addressed conflict issues with another person? What did you do?
What happened?
Questions for people with little work experience:
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Prioritizes Identifies more critical and less critical activities and tasks;
adjusts priorities when appropriate.
Makes preparations Ensures that required equipment and/or
materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others work can
be done effectively.
Schedules Effectively allocates own time to complete work;
coordinates own and others schedules to avoid conflicts.
Leverages resources Takes advantage of available resources
(individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work
efficiently.
Stays focused Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or
distractions from interfering with work completion.
Questions:
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Tell me about a time when you were faced with conflicting priorities.
How did you determine the top priority?
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Tell me about a time when you adjusted your work schedule because
you couldn't get all the necessary parts, materials, or equipment for a
project. How did this happen? What did you do?
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Every once in a while, we all have idle time on the job because of
some unforeseen event (unexpected delays, etc.). Tell me about the
last time this happened to you.
What did you do?
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Do you have a particular system for organizing your work area? Tell
me about a time when that system helped you in your job and a time
when it didn't.
Questions for people with little work experience:
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Tell me about a time when your school course load was very heavy.
What steps did you take to get all your work done?
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Tell me about a time when you were faced with conflicting priorities.
How did you determine the top priority?
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ORGANIZATION FIT
The extent to which an organization's mode of operation and values are
consistent with the type of environment that provides personal satisfaction.
Facets:
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Tell me about a time when work would have been more enjoyable if
some characteristic of the company or organization had been different
(e.g., policies, environment, structure.)
Key Actions:
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Tell me about a time when you faced conflicting priorities. How did you
determine the top priority?
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What objectives were you expected to meet this year? What steps did
you take to make sure you were making progress on all of them?
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Tell me about a time when you adjusted your work schedule because
you couldn't get all the necessary parts, materials, or equipment for a
project. Tell me about one of those situations. What did you do?
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What factors did you consider when setting up your class schedule?
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SAFETY AWARENESS
Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding
safety standards.
Key Actions:
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STRESS TOLERANCE
Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time
pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to
others and to the organization.
Key Actions:
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Every job produces different levels of stress. What was the most
stressful aspect of your job at ____? How did you react to this?
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Have you ever been faced with an ethical or value conflict in your job?
Give me an example of when this happened to you. What did you do?
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Have you ever worked in a job with a high level of ambiguity? Give me
an example. How did you handle the situation?
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Tell me about a time when you were too busy at work to take a break.
How did you cope?
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Can you think of a time when you had unreasonable production goals?
How did you respond?
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