Describe a time in your previous or current role when you failed to meet your deadlines or deliver the level of service desired. What did you do to correct it?
Describe a training program that you have developed or enhanced.
Describe how you have overcome obstacles when coordinating work or projects with other units, departments and/or divisions. In reflection, would you do anything differently? If so, what?
Describe how you were able to manage a difficult work project in which you were the lead.
How do you manage emergencies or delays which may occur with your work?
How do you organize your workload?
How do you prioritize your workload?
How have you handled a situation with your supervisor when you did not agree with them? If you had to do this again would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Provide a detailed example of a time when you had to complete a work project in which there was very little direction or supervision. What were some of the issues you faced? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently and if so, why?
Provide an example in which you were faced with an obstacle to an important work project. Were you able to overcome the obstacle? If so, how?
Provide an example of a situation in which you had to respond to an unhappy supervisor, customer, or colleague. If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Provide an example of a time when you anticipated a work issue and took the initiative to find a solution. How did you develop and present the idea/solution to others at work?
Provide an example of a work place situation in which you managed to resolve a conflict. If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Provide an example of a work-related goal you have set in the past and how you were able to successfully achieve it.
Provide an example of when you made a mistake at work. How did you handle the situation? What was the outcome? If you had to handle this again what, if anything, would you do differently?
Provide an example of when you were expected to meet a deadline and at the last minute your supervisor reached out to you needing your assistance on another matter. How did you manage the situation? In reflection, would you do anything differently if given the opportunity?
Provide an example of when your work team struggled or failed to accomplish its goal. If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Provide an example when you were responsible for a work-related error or mistake. What was the outcome? If you had to handle this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Provide an example when you were unable to follow through on a work-related commitment. What happened? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
There are many details in this position which require diligence and thoroughness. Tell us the steps you take to monitor the quality of your work and deliverables in your current job.
What do you do when priorities change quickly? Provide an example of when this happened.
When you have been made aware of, or discovered for yourself, a problem in your work performance what was your course of action?
While maintaining confidentiality, describe a difficult decision you had to make in the workplace. Why was it difficult? If you had the chance to do it again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
While maintaining confidentiality, provide an example of when you had to confront dishonesty in the workplace. What approach did you take? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
While maintaining confidentiality, provide examples of the type of information you have been responsible for keeping confidential.
Describe a time in which you had to adapt to a variety of people with differing perspectives.
Describe how you have overcome obstacles when coordinating work or projects with other units, departments and/or divisions. In reflection, would you do anything differently? If so, what?
Provide a detailed example as to how you handled a change in priorities which happened quickly.
Provide a detailed example of a time when you had to complete a work project in which there was very little direction or supervision. What were some of the issues you faced? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently and if so, why?
Provide a detailed example of a time when you initiated a change in policy, regulations, or procedures in response to customer feedback and describe the outcome.
Provide an example of a time when you believed it necessary to change your actions to respond to the needs of another person.
Provide an example of when you were expected to meet a deadline and at the last minute your supervisor reached out to you needing your assistance on another matter. How did you manage the situation? In reflection, would you do anything differently if given the opportunity?
What do you do when priorities change quickly? Provide an example of when this happened.
After learning more about the position, do you have any other questions or concerns?
Do you have any other questions?
Is there anything you came prepared to share with us that we did not give you the opportunity to share? Is so, please share.
Describe a recent work accomplishment or a significant contribution you have completed for an employer of which you are very proud. What is it about this accomplishment that makes it special to you?
Describe a situation in which you had to help two peers settle a dispute. How did you identify the issues? What did you do? What was the result?
Describe a time when you experienced working with a difficult coworker. How was the coworker difficult and what did you do to try and resolve the situation?
Describe a time you had to teach or train someone on a new skill or process. What approach did you take? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Describe how you have overcome obstacles when coordinating work or projects with other units, departments and/or divisions. In reflection, would you do anything differently? If so, what?
Describe your role and contribution to a successful team and why it was successful.
Describe, in detail, how you were able to successfully implement a change in process.
How do you establish effective working relationships with colleagues and employees in other departments/areas?
How do you navigate challenging situations or individuals in the workplace?
How do you typically deal with conflict at work? Please provide an example.
How have you handled a situation with your supervisor when you did not agree with them? If you had to do this again would you do anything differently? If so, why?
How have you overcome challenges when coordinating work or projects with other departments, divisions, or areas outside of your own department or area?
Provide a detailed example of a time when you had to complete a work project in which there was very little direction or supervision. What were some of the issues you faced? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently and if so, why?
Provide an example of a situation in which you had to respond to an unhappy supervisor, customer, or colleague. If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Provide an example of when teamwork enhanced your ability to accomplish your goals or the outcomes that were expected of you.
Provide an example of when you had to help two peers settle a disagreement. How did you resolve the disagreements? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Provide an example of when you worked on a team and describe what your role and contributions were.
Provide an example of when your work team struggled or failed to accomplish its goal. If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
What do you believe makes an effective team member? How will you bring that to our team?
Describe a time in which you had to adapt the communication to a variety of people with differing perspectives.
Describe a time when you experienced working with a difficult coworker. How was the coworker difficult and what did you do to try and resolve the situation?
Describe a time you had to teach or train someone on a new skill or process. What approach did you take? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Describe how you have overcome obstacles when coordinating work or projects with other units, departments and/or divisions. In reflection, would you do anything differently? If so, what?
Describe, in detail, how you were able to successfully implement a change in process.
How do you establish effective working relationships with colleagues and employees in other departments/areas?
How do you navigate challenging situations or individuals in the workplace?
How have you handled a situation with your supervisor when you didn't agree with them? If you had to do this again would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Provide a detailed example of a time when you had to complete a work project in which there was very little direction or supervision. What were some of the issues you faced? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently and if so, why?
Provide an example as to how you ensure communication is effective when interacting with a person from a different culture than your own.
Provide an example of a situation in which you believed the communication was less than satisfactory and how you were or were not able to correct the situation.
Provide an example of a situation in which you had to respond to an unhappy supervisor, customer, or colleague. If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Provide an example of a time when you believed it necessary to change your actions to respond to the needs of another person.
Provide an example of a work place situation in which you managed to resolve a conflict. If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Provide an example of a work-related goal you have set in the past and how you were able to successfully achieve it.
Provide an example of when you had to help two peers settle a disagreement. How did you resolve the disagreements? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently?
Provide an example of when you were expected to meet a deadline and at the last minute your supervisor reached out to you needing your assistance on another matter. How did you manage the situation? In reflection, would you do anything differently if given the opportunity?
Provide an example when you were responsible for a work-related error or mistake. What was the outcome? If you had to handle this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Provide an example when you were unable to follow through on a work-related commitment. What happened? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
What do you do when priorities change quickly? Provide an example of when this happened.
What, in your opinion, is important in maintaining successful working relationships? Please provide examples of how this has worked for you.
When you have been made aware of, or discovered for yourself, a problem in your work performance what was your course of action?
Without breaching confidentiality, provide examples of the type of information you have been responsible for keeping confidential.
Describe what you believe is an example of effective customer service.
Provide an example of a situation in which you had to respond to an unhappy supervisor, customer, or colleague. If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
What do you believe is important in creating a positive work environment for which a high level of customer service is expected?
Describe a difficult situation you encountered in your class and how you handled it.
Describe your teaching philosophy.
Describe your teaching style.
Have you involved your students in your research?
How do you adjust your style to the less-motivated or under-prepared student?
How do you engage students, particularly in a course for non-majors?
How do you feel your teaching style can serve our student population?
How would your background and experiences strengthen this academic department?
In what professional development activities have you been involved over the past few years?
Share your ideas about professional development.
What are your current research interests?
What can you bring to the department that is uniquely yours?
What changes have you brought to the teaching of _________?
What courses have you created or proposed in the past five years?
What pedagogical changes do you see on the horizon in your discipline?
What technology applications have you utilized in the classroom?
Can you discuss a time when you had to address a cultural misunderstanding or conflict in your classroom?
Describe your teaching philosophy and how it incorporates engaging students from all backgrounds.
How do you continue to develop your skills in engaging students from all backgrounds?
How do you ensure that your course content is relevant and accessible to students from different cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds?
How do you stay informed about the diverse cultures and backgrounds of your students, and how does this knowledge impact your teaching?
Tell us about a time when you were more intentional in being inclusive in your teaching. Describe a specific strategy and what was the outcome.
Tell us about a time when you worked to understand the perspectives of others.
Tell us about a time you observed a student who did not seem to be part of the class discussion, group discussion, or always walked out of the classroom alone and how you addressed your observations.
The University is becoming increasingly diverse in terms of ethnicity, socioeconomic status, culture, language, sexual orientation, and disabilities. What do you see as the most challenging aspect of a diverse academic environment? What steps have you taken to help all student in your classroom be successful?
What specific strategies do you use to ensure all students, regardless of their background, feel included and valued in your classroom?
Describe a time in which you had to adapt to a variety of people with differing perspectives.
Describe how you would participate in creating a work environment which is welcoming and fair to all.
How have you created a work environment where differences are valued, encouraged, and supported?
How would you handle a situation where you believed a colleague was being culturally insensitive, sexist, racist, or homophobic?
If given the opportunity, what would you do to create a campus environment which is welcoming and inclusive for all?
In your opinion, what is the most challenging aspect of working in an environment with people from varying types of backgrounds (e.g., socioeconomic, ethnicity, culture, language, sexual orientation, disabilities).
Provide an example as to how you ensure communication is effective when interacting with a person from a different culture than your own.
Provide an example as to how you help your direct reports feel engaged and valued on a daily basis.
Provide an example for successfully adapting to a culturally different environment.
Provide an example of a time when you believed it necessary to change your actions to respond to the needs of another person.
What is your approach to understanding the perspectives of colleagues from different backgrounds (e.g., socioeconomic, ethnicity, culture, language, sexual orientation, disabilities)?
What opportunities have you had working and collaborating with people from varying backgrounds (e.g., socioeconomic, ethnicity, culture, language, sexual orientation, disabilities).
Describe a time in which a direct report did not follow your instructions. How did you resolve the error? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Describe a training program that you have developed or enhanced.
Describe an example in which you were able to encourage others to take a chance with a new idea or project.
Describe for us your ideal employee performance review feedback meeting.
Describe how you develop a team goal.
Describe how you have overcome obstacles when coordinating work or projects with other units, departments and/or divisions. In reflection, would you do anything differently? If so, what?
Describe how you may have influenced the outcome of a work project or decision by taking a leadership role.
Describe how you were able to manage a difficult work project in which you were the lead.
Describe your experience with training individuals at work on new processes. How did you develop, present, and assess the effectiveness of the training?
Describe, in detail, how you were able to successfully implement a change in process.
How do you keep your direct reports informed about job related initiatives and updates?
How do you make the decision to delegate work?
How have you addressed the less than satisfactory performance of a direct report? What approach did you take? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
How have you assisted with improving the productivity of your direct reports?
How have you assisted your direct reports with their training and development needs or desires?
Provide an example of a work place situation in which you managed to resolve a conflict. If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Provide an example of when you were expected to meet a deadline and at the last minute your supervisor reached out to you needing your assistance on another matter. How did you manage the situation? In reflection, would you do anything differently if given the opportunity?
What do you do when priorities change quickly? Provide an example of when this happened.
While maintaining confidentiality, describe a difficult decision you had to make in the workplace. Why was it difficult? If you had the chance to do it again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
While maintaining confidentiality, provide an example of when you had to confront dishonesty in the workplace. What approach did you take? If you had to do this again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
While maintaining confidentiality, provide an example of when you had to take disciplinary/correction action with someone you supervised. If you had to do it again, would you do anything differently? If so, why?
Describe how you believe your education and/or experience prepares you to be successful in this position.
Describe how you believe your education prepares you to be successful in this position.
Describe how you believe your experience prepares you to be successful in this position.
How do you believe your career path has prepared you for this position?
What interested you in Washburn and this position?
What interested you in Washburn?
What interested you in this position?
Describe a time when you experienced working with a difficult coworker. How was the coworker difficult and what did you do to try and resolve the situation?
Describe how you have overcome obstacles when coordinating work or projects with other units, departments and/or divisions. In reflection, would you do anything differently? If so, what?
Describe the toughest work-related problem you have resolved. What process did you go through to resolve it? How did you analyze different options to determine the best outcome?
Describe, in detail, how you were able to successfully implement a change in process.
How do you navigate challenging situations or individuals in the workplace?
How do you prefer to learn new processes?
Provide an example of a time in which there was conflict on a team project. How did you resolve the conflict?
Provide an example of a time when you had to respond to an unhappy manager or customer or colleague.
Provide an example of a time when you identified an issue or problem and had to bring it to the attention of your supervisor. How did you identify the issue or problem?
Provide an example of a work place conflict and how the conflict was resolved.
Provide an example of when you had to use conflict management skills.
Provide an example of when you were expected to meet a deadline and at the last minute your supervisor reached out to you needing your assistance on another matter. How did you manage the situation? In reflection, would you do anything differently if given the opportunity?
Provide an example of when you were given an assignment but did not have all of the information needed to complete it properly. How did you proceed?
What do you do when priorities change quickly? Provide an example of when this happened.
Describe a time when you served on a team with **name of candidate**. What did they contribute to the team? Do they typically lead or follow within the team?
Discuss **name of candidate** ability to build and maintain professional working relationship with colleagues, peers, and supervisor.
How long and in what type of capacity have you work with **name of candidate**?
In your experience, was **name of candidate** an effective communicator and listener? Please explain why.
In your opinion, does **name of candidate** work better individually or within a team and why?
Please provide an example of a setback or stressful challenge that **name of candidate** faced. How did **name of candidate** handle the challenge?
This position requires considerable skills in building and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders within the Community. Please describe **name of candidate** ability in building and maintaining relationships and share an example.
This position requires considerable skills in building and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders within the University. Please describe **name of candidate** ability in building and maintaining relationships and share an example.
What are **name of candidate** greatest areas for growth?
What do you believe are **name of candidate** strengths which make them successful in their position?
What skills would you have liked to see **name of candidate** develop to reach their full potential?
What type of leader do you believe **name of candidate** would work best with?
What type of supervision do you believe is needed for **name of candidate**?
What was one of **name of candidate** most memorable accomplishments achieved while working with you?
