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Department of Defense Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Department of Defense job interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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Please share your opinion of your previous boss with us.

They are curious about how well you get along with people in positions of authority. They are also interested in your perception of your previous workplace, how well you got along with others on the team, and perhaps the terms on which you left.

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30 Department of Defense Interview Questions & Answers

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  • Behavioral

    1. Please share your opinion of your previous boss with us.

  • Behavioral

    2. If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why?

  • Behavioral

    3. Tell me about the worst manager you've ever had.

  • Behavioral

    4. Why did you leave your last job?

  • Behavioral

    5. Why do you want to work for the DoD?

  • Behavioral

    6. Are you a motivator?

  • Behavioral

    7. Would you rather work alone or with others?

  • Behavioral

    8. How was the drive in?

  • Behavioral

    9. This office has fast and slow moments. Do you see yourself getting bored during the downtime?

  • Behavioral

    10. Our environment is more relaxed than the military. Do you see yourself as a good fit?

  • Behavioral

    11. When have you felt sad in the last six months?

  • Behavioral

    12. What is the last book you read?

  • Communication

    13. How would you describe the role of our agency within the government to a member of the public?

  • Communication

    14. Tell us about a time your team's findings were criticized by your superiors. How did you respond?

  • Communication

    15. Tell me about a time your interpretation of data was challenged by a counterpart. How did you explain how you reached your conclusions? What actions did you take in the face of this criticism, and what was the outcome?

  • Communication

    16. Describe an experience in which members of your team were in conflict for what you felt were personality-based reasons. How did you intervene in this situation, if you did, and how was the situation resolved?

  • Experience

    17. Do you have excellent organizational skills?

  • Experience

    18. Tell us about a time your team failed to meet the demands of a complex, sensitive project.

  • Experience

    19. Tell us about a time you were under pressure to deliver a report. How did you deal with the pressure without it affecting the quality of your work?

  • Experience

    20. What sets you apart from the other candidates interviewing for this job?

  • Experience

    21. What skills do you possess that would benefit you in this position?

  • Experience

    22. Tell me something people like about you.

  • Experience

    23. Describe an experience in which it became necessary to expand upon or further develop your areas of expertise. What was the situation? Why did this become necessary, and what was the result of your development?

  • Experience

    24. Do you have any limitations that would prevent you from being able to perform in this role?

  • Experience

    25. What is your availability?

  • Experience

    26. What qualities do you think are necessary to perform in this role?

  • Experience

    27. Tell us about a time you had to make a decision without all the necessary information.

  • Experience

    28. Put your resume aside and tell me what makes you who you are.

  • Leadership

    29. Describe the leadership style you work best with.

  • Leadership

    30. Tell me about a time a team member asked your opinion about data that should have been flagged directly with a superior. How did you respond, what action did you take, and what was the outcome?