1. What is non-negotiable for you in the way you work? Why are these limits important to you?
2. You seem attentive to the image you project. Can you share a time when you stood by a strong opinion, even if it wasn’t shared by others? What did it mean for you, and how did people react?
3. In your opinion, how will the behaviours you’ve just described help you succeed in the role you’re aiming for?
4. This role requires real personal commitment. Can you tell me about a situation where you pushed yourself to reach a goal? What motivated you to go that far?
5. You need to feel deeply involved in your work. Have you ever found yourself at odds with the objectives you were given? How did you react or manage to adapt?
6. You seem to like moving quickly into action. What do you put in place to avoid mistakes day to day? Tell me about a failure – what did you learn from it, and how did it help you grow?
7. Tell me about a time when you had to get others on board with your point of view. How did you go about it, and how did they respond?
8. When working in a team, do you check in with others before making a decision? Who do you trust most for advice or support, and why?
9. You seem to work without always following strict rules or methods. How do you organise your days when a big topic needs all your attention? Give an example of when a lack of structure was an obstacle – how did you overcome it?
10. You seem comfortable in a structured setting. Can you give an example of when you had to manage several tasks at once? How did you organise yourself, and what was the hardest part?