Tell me about a time when you had to be a leader. How was the outcome?

The interviewer wants to hear about a positive experience you have had with leadership and how you will incorporate leadership traits into your work at Starbucks. Think about a time when you managed a team or led a project. If you don't have professional examples of managerial experience, discuss a time when you led a sports team, college project, or volunteer group.

Start by giving the interviewer an overview of what and whom you were leading and how your leadership positively contributed to a group goal. You may choose to share what you find rewarding or even challenging about serving in a leadership role. Emphasize that you are open to leadership or managerial roles as a Starbucks employee.