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<title>Common Interview Questions / Betsy / All</title>
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<description>The source for Job Interview Questions and Job Search Networking</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:16:17 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Talk about a time when your supervisor criticized your work. How did you respond?]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:16:17 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[There have been times when my typed reports didn't follow the company style guide. They weren't way off, but simply a spacing issue here and there. My supervisor got very upset about it and really went off on me. I accepted the criticism, but didn't really like it.    <br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What have you done to develop the skills of your staff?]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/what-have-you-done-to-develop-the-skills-of-your-staff/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:00:22 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[We are seeing more and more clients who are Spanish speaking so I have arranged for my staff to take Spanish lessons at the local college. They are basic classes that give the basics of Spanish but I feel it's an important step.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Talk about a time when you had to take disciplinary action with someone you supervised.]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/talk-about-a-time-when-you-had-to-take-disciplinary-action-with-someone-you-supervised-/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:55:36 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[I've had some terrific employees but there was a time when one young man was never on time with his projects. He never put forth the 'sometimes necessary' extra effort to finish something on schedule. The final straw was when we lost a client over it. I fired him on the spot. He had prior warnings but he never heeded the warnings. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How often do you discuss a subordinate's performance?]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/how-often-do-you-discuss-a-subordinates-performance/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:52:01 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[I schedule annual performance reviews for my staff. If there are circumstances that warrant a review prior to the scheduled annual one, I may go ahead and do one. It's better to nip a problem in the bud than allow it to continue until the review. By the way, I will do an unscheduled review for positive reasons, too. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Describe a time when you had to make a difficult choice between your personal and professional life.]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/describe-a-time-when-you-had-to-make-a-difficult-choice-between-your-personal-and-professional-life-/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:39:43 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
<guid>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/describe-a-time-when-you-had-to-make-a-difficult-choice-between-your-personal-and-professional-life-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last December, I fell behind on a project that was promised to the client before Christmas. My niece was singing in her school choir and I had promised to attend. I spoke to my family and explained my situation. They understood. I doubt the client would have.   <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How do you decide what gets top priority when scheduling your time?]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/project_management_questions/how-do-you-decide-what-gets-top-priority-when-scheduling-your-time/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:35:14 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Project Management Questions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Paid work first! If there is a client waiting for a report or a letter, this takes priority over any other task I have waiting for me. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What have you done to improve relations with your customers?]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/what-have-you-done-to-improve-relations-with-your-customers-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:58:56 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[We started a blog to put a friendly face and out there. It's helped -  we get great feedback from our readers.  <br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Discuss a recent successful experience in making a speech. What obstacles did you face and how did you overcome them?]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/discuss-a-recent-successful-experience-in-making-a-speech-what-obstacles-did-you-face-and-how-did-you-overcome-them/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:07:34 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Last spring, I was given the task of a 15 minute presentation at an Engineering conference in front of an audience of more than 300. I timed the presentation down to the minute. Prior to getting on stage, I was horrified when the attendant took me aside and told me there was a problem with the projector, but due to time constraints I would have to begin. I took a deep breath and began my presentation. Luckily I was very familiar with my topic because of exhaustive research. My lesson learned is to be sure to know your material quite well and don't solely rely on a computer program to make you look good.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What kind of communication situations cause you difficulty? ]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/what-kind-of-communication-situations-cause-you-difficulty-/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:43:06 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
<guid>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/what-kind-of-communication-situations-cause-you-difficulty-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I find conference calls to be overwhelming if there are more than 3 people involved. There was an occasion when I had a call scheduled with 6 colleagues from around the country. I was nervous and anxious as I awaited the time for the call. When we got underway, I had an incredibly difficult time figuring out who was speaking. Instead of listening to what they were saying, I was more concerned with who it was. I try and avoid conference calls at all cost!<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What have you done to improve your verbal communication skills?]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/what-have-you-done-to-improve-your-verbal-communication-skills/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:30:11 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
<guid>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/what-have-you-done-to-improve-your-verbal-communication-skills/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I have found that when I speak too quickly, I tend to make more mistakes. It's important to slow down and really listen to the words you are saying. It is also really important to think before you speak.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[When you disagree with your supervisor, how do you handle it?]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/when-you-disagree-with-your-supervisor-how-do-you-handle-it/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:21:00 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
<guid>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/when-you-disagree-with-your-supervisor-how-do-you-handle-it/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[On the occasions when I find myself in disagreement with my supervisor, I present my side of the discussion in a professional manner. I back up my argument with facts and figures. However, one must always keep in mind that the supervisor gets the final say. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What have you done to become better qualified for your career?]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/what-have-you-done-to-become-better-qualified-for-your-career/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:16:19 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
<guid>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/what-have-you-done-to-become-better-qualified-for-your-career/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I have taken several online and in person classes in computers and business law. Most were for credit but a few were non-credit courses. I benefited the most from the computer classes because computer software changes so quickly - it's best to be the employee with the most current knowledge.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What projects have you begun on your own? What prompted you to do so?]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/what-projects-have-you-begun-on-your-own-what-prompted-you-to-do-so/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:40:56 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
<guid>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/what-projects-have-you-begun-on-your-own-what-prompted-you-to-do-so/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A few weeks back, I began rearranging all the files of closed projects. I found that they were haphazardly tossed in the cabinet and were in desperate need of organization. Imagine my delight when there was a frantic search for a project from two years ago and I knew exactly where the file was!<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What impact did you have in your last job?]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/what-impact-did-you-have-in-your-last-job/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:38:15 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[When I left my last job, I was the head of my department. I had set up and developed the vast majority of tasks conducted by my department. Since I trained my replacement from her start date, things will be fine for them.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[During one of the times you worked without close supervision, how did the project turn out?]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/general_questions/during-one-of-the-times-you-worked-without-close-supervision-how-did-the-project-turn-out/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:31:17 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>General Questions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Many times I find projects actually can go smoother without constant supervision. On the several occasions I have had, things went smoothly. If I didn't know how to do something, I called someone who could tell me how.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tell how you keep your job knowledge current in today's quickly changing environment.]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/tell-how-you-keep-your-job-knowledge-current-in-todays-quickly-changing-environment-/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:27:05 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
<guid>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/tell-how-you-keep-your-job-knowledge-current-in-todays-quickly-changing-environment-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I belong to several professional organizations and attend as many meetings and conventions as my schedule and budget allows. It's also important to read periodicals and journals which keep one abreast of changes.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How many hours per day do you put into work?]]></title>
<link>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/how-many-hours-per-day-do-you-put-into-work/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:23:52 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[On average, I work at least 9 hours in the office. This doesn't count for the time spent at home on a project.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Give two examples of things you've done in previous jobs that demonstrate your willingness to work hard.]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:16:54 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betsy</dc:creator>
<category>Behavioral Questions</category>
<guid>http://commoninterview.com/behavioral_questions/give-two-examples-of-things-youve-done-in-previous-jobs-that-demonstrate-your-willingness-to-work-hard-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When asked by a supervisor to stay late to finish a project, I immediately agreed. There have also been times I took the files home with me to put the finishing touches on. It's important to stay on task and finish on schedule.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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