THINKING SKILLS

Samples of Job interview Questions

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Here are some samples of difficult interview questions:

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How will you cope with being required to prioritise your tasks.
Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision.
What is your preferred method of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.
Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way.
Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.
Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend.
Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low).
Should you go with your head or your heart?
Give me an example of an ocassion when you set a goal but weren't able to achieve it.
How do you tell the boss he is wrong?
Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree.
Tell me your time management skills
Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem.
Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures.
Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.
Tell me about a time when you set your sights too high
Tell me about a the worst decision you've made in your previous job

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Perfect Interview: All You Need to Get It Right the First Time
Max Eggers

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