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HRM Section 4A Sample BEI (STAR) Questions

The document provides a list of sample behavioral event interview (BEI) questions that could be asked during a job interview. The questions are grouped into general questions, questions for students, and additional questions for students. The questions probe for specific examples and stories from the candidate's past experiences that demonstrate skills and competencies like problem-solving, goal setting, coping with stress, conflict resolution, and teamwork.

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HRM Section 4A Sample BEI (STAR) Questions

The document provides a list of sample behavioral event interview (BEI) questions that could be asked during a job interview. The questions are grouped into general questions, questions for students, and additional questions for students. The questions probe for specific examples and stories from the candidate's past experiences that demonstrate skills and competencies like problem-solving, goal setting, coping with stress, conflict resolution, and teamwork.

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SAMPLE BEI (STAR) QUESTIONS

Sample BEI Questions


• Describe a situation in which you were able to use
persuasion to successfully convince someone to see
things your way.
• Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful
situation that demonstrated your coping skills.
• Give me a specific example of a time when you used
good judgment and logic in solving a problem.
• Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and
were able to meet or achieve it.
• Tell me about a time when you had to use your
presentation skills to influence someone's opinion.
Sample BEI Questions
• Give me a specific example of a time when you had
to conform to a policy with which you did not agree.
• Please discuss an important written document you
were required to complete.
• Tell me about a time when you had to go above and
beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
• Tell me about a time when you had too many things
to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks.
• Give me an example of a time when you had to make
a split second decision.
Sample BEI Questions
• What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me
an example.
• Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal
with another person even when that individual may not
have personally liked you (or vice versa).
• Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last
year.
• Give me an example of a time when something you tried
to accomplish and failed.
• Give me an example of when you showed initiative and
took the lead.
• Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal
with a very upset customer or co-worker.
• •
Sample BEI Questions
• Give me an example of a time when you motivated
others.
• Tell me about a time when you delegated a project
effectively.
• Give me an example of a time when you used your
fact-finding skills to solve a problem.
• Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious
solution to a problem.
• Describe a time when you anticipated potential
problems and developed preventive measures.
• Tell me about a time when you were forced to make
an unpopular decision.
Sample BEI Questions
• Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend.
• Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or
too low).
Sample BEI Questions for students
• By providing examples, convince me that you can
adapt to a wide variety of people, situations and
environments.
• Describe the most significant or creative presentation
that you have had to complete.
• Give an example of how you applied knowledge from
previous coursework to a project in another class.
• Describe a situation where others you were working
with on a project disagreed with your ideas. What
did you do?
Sample BEI Questions for students
• Describe a situation in which you found that your results
were not up to your professor's or supervisor's
expectations. What happened? What action did you take?
• What was the most complex assignment you have had?
What was your role?
• How was your transition from high school to college? Did
you face any particular problems?
• Compare and contrast the times when you did work which
was above the standard with times your work was below
the standard.
Sample BEI Questions for students

• How have you differed from your professors in


evaluating your performance? How did you handle
the situation?
• Describe some projects or ideas (not necessarily your
own) that were implemented, or carried out
successfully primarily because of your efforts.
• Describe a situation that required a number of things
to be done at the same time. How did you handle it?
What was the result?
Sample BEI Questions for students
• Tell of a time when your active listening skills really
paid off for you - maybe a time when other people
missed the key idea being expressed.
• Give an example of when you had to work with
someone who was difficult to get along with. Why was
this person difficult? How did you handle that person?
• Give me a specific example of something you did that
helped build enthusiasm in others?
• Tell me about a difficult situation when it was desirable
for you to keep a positive attitude. What
• did you do?
Sample BEI Questions for students
• Give me an example of a time you had to make an
important decision. How did you make the decision?
How does it affect you today?
• Give me an example of a time you had to persuade
other people to take action. Were you successful?
• Describe a specific problem you solved for your
employer or professor. How did you approach the
problem? What role did others play? What was the
outcome?
Sample BEI Questions for students

• Describe a time when you got co-workers or


classmates who dislike each other to work together.
How did you accomplish this? What was the
outcome?
• Describe a time when you put your needs aside to
help a co-worker or classmate understand a task.
How did you assist him or her? What was the result?

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