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Dispatcher Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Dispatcher interview, here are 32 interview questions and answer examples.

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How would you describe your work ethic?

When the interviewer asks about your work ethic they are looking for specific examples or keywords they can relate to. When you read the company job posting or job description do they refer to particular company ethics? Talk about their values and how those align well with your personal work values.



Some characteristics you may want to use are:



- Determined/Driven

- Accountable

- Humble

- Respectful

- Dependable



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32 Dispatcher Interview Questions & Answers

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  • 1. How would you describe your work ethic?

  • 2. Rate your communication skills from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating.

  • 3. Why were you fired or let go from your last job?

  • 4. What questions do you have for me?

  • 5. Tell me a little bit about yourself.

  • 6. We are looking for a long term fit. What causes you to feel dissatisfied on the job?

  • 7. We have had concerns with employee theft recently. What would you do if you caught a co-worker stealing?

  • 8. The accuracy of our dispatchers is the key to our success. Do you always double check or proofread your work?

  • 9. What are your salary expectations?

  • 10. As a dispatcher, we will require you to often be on call. Are you able to commit to this?

  • 11. Dispatch requires a great amount of patience. Do you consider yourself a patient person? How do you increase your patience level in challenging situations?

  • 12. How do you deal with conflict on your team?

  • 13. How would you describe your personality?

  • 14. At your current or former place of employment, how important was communication and dealing with others?

  • 15. What are your weaknesses?

  • 16. What are your strengths?

  • 17. What attracted you to our dispatcher job posting?

  • 18. How does our dispatch position fit into your career goals?

  • 19. As a dispatcher, your day can change at any second. When have you had to make a split second decision? How do you react under unexpected pressure?

  • 20. Think about a difficult boss, professor or coworker. What made him or her difficult? How did you successfully interact with this person?

  • 21. Dispatching is often unpredictable. When planning your day, how often do you create alternative scenarios to help you adjust to changing situations?

  • 22. When you suffer a setback, how does that emotionally affect you and your work?

  • 23. How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

  • 24. Being a dispatcher is a high-pressure position. How do you handle stress on the job?

  • 25. How strong is your geographical knowledge?

  • 26. Do you have experience in scheduling?

  • 27. Would your former or current boss describe you as a worker who gladly goes the extra mile to complete their tasks?

  • 28. A dispatcher must pay exceptional attention to the small details. How would your co-workers describe your attention to detail?

  • 29. We are seeking a dispatcher who is present, and reliable. How many days were you absent from work last year?

  • 30. Would you say you are a better verbal or written communicator?

  • 31. Dispatchers must have strong communication skills. Rate your communication skills from 1-10.

  • 32. What type of dispatch equipment are you most experienced with?