Tell me about a time you showed initiative by taking the lead among your team of peers. Why was it important to do so in this situation?

Describe a project or learning experience where you saw a chance to lead and took advantage of it. Talk about the success of the project and your biggest takeaway from experience. If you have a direct work experience where you successfully led others with success, be sure to talk about that experience with your interviewer.

"Growing up and into my college years, I was a natural leader to my peers. This is evident in my years of participating in team sports and being a team captain. During my internship last year, I didn't hesitate to take the lead on a project with experienced professionals in our field because it was a project that I was confident I had the skills to lead. Even though I was a subordinate on the team, I relied on my communication skills to take charge and instruct others."