Can you tell me about the gap in your resume?
Strategy: If you have any career gap in you resume or CV the employer may ask you this question. Be upfront but brief. Pivot to any skills or experiences you gained. Show excitement about returning to work.
Example: After my department was restructured, I decided to take some time to focus on my family and recharge. But I also used that period to sharpen my skills. I took online courses in agile project management and earned my PMP certification. I even took on some freelance projects to keep my industry knowledge fresh. Now, I’m excited to dive back in and bring new energy to a full-time role. Be honest with your answer.
Can you give an example of a time when you had to defend a decision?
Employer will ask you this type of question to assess your confidence in your decisions.
Tips: Share a situation where you stood by your decision, explaining your rationale.
Tell me about a time you faced an ethical dilemma at work.
Here the employer wants to assess your ethical standards and decision process.
Tips: Detail a specific instance, focusing on the actions you took to uphold integrity.
Tell me about a time you missed a deadline.
It aims to understand your time management skills and how you handle setbacks.
Tips: Be honest about the circumstances, emphasize and how it changed your approach.
How do you handle delivering bad news to a client or manager?
To see your communication and empathy skills in difficult conversations.
Discuss your approach to being solution-focused.
How do you decide what to delegate and to whom? Why are they asking?
To evaluate your leadership and management skills this question may be asked.
Tips: Explain how you assess skills, workload, and development needs of team members to delegate tasks appropriately.
How do you handle stress?
To learn about your resilience and methods for managing pressure.
Tips: Describe your effective stress- management techniques and how they help maintain your performance under pressure.
How do you handle conflict with coworkers?
To assess your interpersonal skills and how you contribute to a harmonious work environment.
Tips: Highlight your ability to communicate openly aiming for a collaborative resolution.