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Scenario Based Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your next job interview, here are 20 situational interview questions with answer examples.

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Let's say you made an error at work and the impact of your mistake was significant. How would you correct the error?

The interviewer wants to know about a specific time when you made a mistake and how you reacted to the situation. The goal of your response is to tell an engaging story that highlights your willingness to be accountable and repair your mistakes.

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20 Scenario Based Interview Questions & Answers

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  • 1. Let's say you made an error at work and the impact of your mistake was significant. How would you correct the error?

  • 2. Discuss one crucial decision you made in your last role and the impact that decision had.

  • 3. Tell me about a time when you received criticism from your manager. How did you react to that criticism, and did you make improvements?

  • 4. Discuss a time when you went above and beyond the call of duty. How did your actions exceed your standard job requirements?

  • 5. Tell me about a time your former manager or coworker upset you. What did they do to upset you, and how did you handle the situation?

  • 6. What would you do if you had to collaborate on a project with a colleague with whom you disagreed?

  • 7. What would you do if an angry customer confronted you?

  • 8. How do you convince others to see things your way?

  • 9. Let's say you lost track of a deadline. How would you recover to ensure that you completed your project on time?

  • 10. Tell me when you naturally took on a leadership role. Did you enjoy being a leader, and were you happy with the outcome?

  • 11. Describe a time that you did not fit in. How did you ensure that you found a way to fit in and make yourself comfortable?

  • 12. Tell me about a time when you had to resolve a conflict between two employees. How did you generate a resolution?

  • 13. How would you react if a co-worker called in sick and asked you to put in overtime to cover for them? Where do you draw the line when being a team player?

  • 14. What would you do if a customer asked you about a product or service and you were unsure of the answer?

  • 15. What would you do if you were made aware of a co-worker being dishonest or stealing from the company?

  • 16. What would you do if you made a mistake at work and nobody noticed?

  • 17. How would you proceed if your boss asked you to complete a task that you had never done before?

  • 18. What would you do if an angry customer approached you and demanded an immediate resolution to their problem?

  • 19. What would you do if a boss or co-worker blamed you for a mistake that you were not responsible for?

  • 20. How would you handle providing constructive feedback to your manager?