Public Interview Questions
Browse our collection of curated interview questions. Save any question to your personal collection to practice your responses using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
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Give me an example of a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer or client.
This question tests your customer service skills, patience, empathy, and ability to turn negative situations into positive outcomes.
Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your manager's decision.
This question assesses your ability to handle disagreements professionally, communicate concerns effectively, and maintain working relationships even when you disagree.
Tell me about a time when you made a mistake at work and how you handled it.
This question assesses your accountability, learning ability, and how you handle failures or setbacks professionally.
Tell me about a time when you had to persuade someone to see things your way.
This question assesses your communication skills, ability to influence others, and how you build consensus or convince stakeholders.
Give me an example of a time when you had to give constructive feedback to a colleague.
This question tests your communication skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to help others improve while maintaining professional relationships.
Give me an example of when you had to collaborate with a difficult team member.
This question tests your interpersonal skills, patience, and ability to work effectively with diverse personalities to achieve common goals.
Tell me about a time when you had to deliver bad news to a stakeholder.
This question assesses your communication skills, honesty, and ability to handle difficult conversations professionally.
Give me an example of when you turned a dissatisfied customer into a loyal one.
This question tests your customer service excellence, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Give me an example of when you received critical feedback and how you responded.
This question tests your receptiveness to feedback, emotional intelligence, and commitment to personal growth.
Tell me about a time when you had to influence stakeholders without formal authority.
This question assesses your persuasion skills, networking abilities, and capacity to drive outcomes through influence rather than control.
Tell me about a time when you failed to meet expectations and what you learned.
This question assesses your accountability, resilience, and ability to extract lessons from setbacks.
Describe a situation where you had to negotiate a win-win outcome.
This question evaluates your negotiation skills, creative problem-solving, and ability to find mutually beneficial solutions.