1. Do you think a chain of command is essential in the workplace?
2. What does being competitive mean to you, and how competitive are you?
3. Tell me about a time you felt successful.
4. Tell me about a time you felt uncomfortable or unprepared in your job.
5. What is the kindest thing a boss has ever said to you? How did the compliment make you feel, and did you agree with the praise?
6. Do you consider yourself a quick thinker? Tell me about a time your quick thinking saved the day.
7. Do you consider yourself to be direct and forthright with others?
8. Tell me about a time you provided honest feedback to a coworker.
9. Have you ever put your professional work ahead of your personal life?
10. How do you keep track of your day-to-day tasks and activities?
11. Would you prefer to earn a set salary or be offered uncapped pay based on performance?
12. What does integrity mean to you?
13. Give an example of a time you showed integrity on the job or in your personal life.
14. Walk me through your morning routine.
15. When a leadership opportunity presents itself, are you excited to jump in, or do you feel nervous?
16. What motivates you the most in your current role?
17. Name for me one task in your current job that you wish you could perform more often.
18. Do you understand what is expected of you in your current role?
19. How do you react when you do not have the materials or equipment needed to perform your work?
20. Would this job give you the opportunity to do what you do best every day?
21. How do you know if you're doing a good job?
22. How can we encourage your professional development?
23. What steps have you taken this year to encourage your professional development?
24. How often do you give yourself challenges outside of your comfort zone?
25. Do the values of our company align with what you view as important?
26. How do you gain buy-in from your co-workers when it comes to delivering quality work?
27. Do you have a best friend at work? Is it important for you to have close friendships within the workplace?
28. When you think about joining a new company, are you nervous about meeting new people, or is this an exciting thought for you?
29. On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the happiest, how happy are you as a person?
30. Do you consider yourself an overachiever? Why or why not?