Describe a time when you seized an opportunity before waiting for approval to do so.

"We recently had a major inventory count coming up, and right before our manager got a highly contagious respiratory illness. I knew right away there was no backup to take the lead, so I dove straight into it and started preparations. Once I knew we were set up for greater success, I called back our manager and asked for some basic instructions over the phone, and followed up with very few questions from there. I led the rest of my co-workers through the project, taught myself the tracking software in a short time, and created a roster of duties so everyone knew what was expected of them. We completed the project three hours ahead of schedule, and our numbers were right on target."

On their website, Maersk's recruiters describe how "interviews at Maersk involve behavior-based questions. During your interview, we'll ask you about past situations or challenges you've faced, using our values to guide our discussion. What are we looking for? Relevant examples of your past experience which showcase the necessary skills required for the job. Interviewers are looking to get to know you better." So when answering behavioral interview questions, the approach is framing your answers using the STARR method to help structure your answers when sharing past experiences.