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HR round questions
A set of fair, structured questions for the HR round - motivation, fit, expectations, and logistics.
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Interview rounds
Behavioural interview questions
Questions that ask for real past examples, using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
- Questions
- 10
- Time needed
- 40-60 minutes
- Use for
- Interview rounds
- Format
- Structured, same for every candidate
Questions to ask
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- Tell me about a time you had to meet a tight deadline. What did you do and what was the result?
- Describe a situation where you disagreed with your manager. How did you handle it?
- Give an example of a time you led a team or a project without formal authority.
- Tell me about a time you received critical feedback. What changed afterwards?
- Describe a time you helped a struggling colleague.
- Tell me about a time you had to learn something quickly.
- Give an example of a decision you made with incomplete information.
- Describe a time you went above and beyond for a customer or colleague.
- Tell me about a conflict in a team and how it was resolved.
- Describe your biggest professional failure and what you learned.
Benefits
- Makes hiring fairer by asking every candidate the same questions.
- Improves the quality of hiring decisions.
- Reduces bias and legal risk.
- Helps interviewers prepare quickly.
What to listen for
- A clear Situation, Task, Action, and Result in the answer.
- The candidate’s own contribution (“I”), not only the team’s (“we”).
- Reflection and learning, not blame.
- Evidence of the values and skills the role needs.
What not to ask or do
- Leading questions that suggest the right answer.
- Accepting vague answers without asking for an example.
- Judging on likeability alone.
Tips
- Ask follow-ups: “What exactly did you do?” and “What was the result?”.
- Score each answer against the same rubric.
- Pick four or five questions that match the role’s key skills.
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