Behavioral Interviewing

By Jennifer C. Zamecki

Posted: June 22, 2007, from the July 2007 issue of Skin Inc. magazine.

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7. Goal Orientation: Energetically focusing efforts on meeting a goal, mission or objective.

• Show the ability to maintain direction in spite of obstacles.
• Sample question: “Give an example of the most significant professional goal you have met.”

8. Problem Solving: Anticipating, analyzing, diagnosing and resolving problems.

• Show an analytical and disciplined approach to solving problems.
• Sample question: “Describe a situation when you anticipated a problem.”

9. Leadership: Achieving extraordinary business results through people.

• Show an ability to obtain the trust, commitment and motivation of others in order to achieve goals and objectives.
• Sample question: “If you have held a leadership position in the past, draw or describe the organizational chart above and below your position to illustrate the scope of your leadership responsibilities.”