attitude questions: 10 Attitude Interview Questions (Plus Example Answers)

Introduction

The answers to these questions are just a guide for you. You might want to add more details about your experiences and how they relate to the job that you’re applying for, or leave some questions out altogether.

The most important thing is that you show your enthusiasm and understanding of the role, so try not to worry too much if you aren’t 100% prepared with these examples!

Question 1: Tell me about a time you were challenged to do something you were not comfortable with.

• What was the challenge?
• What did you do?
• What was the outcome?
• Why was this challenge important to you?
• How did it affect your future?

Question 2: Can you give me an example of how you handled a stressful situation?

The second question you’ll likely face is a request for an example of how you handled a stressful situation. It’s important to think about this one carefully before coming up with an answer. You don’t want to make up something that sounds good, but isn’t true; it will only backfire on you when your interviewer calls BS on the story. Instead, think back over times in which there was stress at work (or at home) and try to pick out one specific incident where it really mattered how well everyone performed under pressure–and then tell us about it!

Of course, making sure that we’re prepared for this question is only half the battle: we also need our stories ready when they come up during interviews so we can impress our potential employers quickly and effectively. To help with this preparation process, here are some tips:

Question 3: Does your team have regular meetings to discuss goals, development and feedback?

This question is a good opportunity for you to show how important meetings are in your organization. You should be able to discuss the frequency of meetings and how they’re conducted, as well as what goes into making them effective.

For example: “We have daily stand-up meetings where we go over what we’ve accomplished that day and what’s coming up next on our plates.”

Question 4: What are your strengths and weaknesses, in your opinion?

• Be honest. When you answer this question, it’s important to be honest about your strengths and weaknesses. Don’t say that you are perfect or that there are no areas where you could improve.
• Give specific examples of how your strengths have helped overcome weaknesses in the past. For example: “I’m good at taking initiative and driving projects forward on my own when necessary.”

Question 5. How do you handle stress on the job, especially when faced with tight deadlines or competing priorities?

“How do you handle stress on the job, especially when faced with tight deadlines or competing priorities?”

This question is designed to assess your ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at once. It’s also an opportunity for the interviewer to evaluate how well you communicate with others, including managers and team members.

To answer this question effectively:

• Stay calm even if things get hectic. Don’t let stress get in the way of your work; instead, focus on finding solutions that will help alleviate some of the pressure until it passes (or until you can take a break). If possible, delegate tasks that aren’t essential so that they don’t pile up while keeping track of what needs done right away so nothing slips through the cracks. Communicate clearly with managers about which projects are most urgent so they can help prioritize them appropriately.

Question 6. Give me an example of how you went above and beyond for a customer or colleague.

This question is all about your ability to go above and beyond for others. It’s a great way for interviewers to see how you interact with other people, so give them an example of when you did something that went above and beyond for a customer or colleague.

• Explain what you did: You can explain this by saying something like “I helped the customer find the right product at an affordable price” or “I made sure my coworker had everything she needed before leaving work.”
• Why it was important: Make sure to explain why it was so important, especially if it wasn’t obvious at first glance (e.g., “This person had never been able to get her car fixed before because she didn’t know anyone who could do it cheaply enough; I wanted her experience with mechanics’ shops after this one time”).
• How did this help the customer/colleague? This part should include some details about what happened after your actions were taken–for example: “After helping him out once, he came back again with another problem; now we’re friends!” Or maybe even better: “He told me several times since then that I saved him from having his car towed away.” That would be awesome!

Question 7. Could you describe a time when you made a mistake at work and what did you learn from it?

This is a great question to ask, because it gives you insight into how the candidate handles mistakes. It’s also an opportunity for them to highlight their strengths and show that they’re able to learn from their mistakes.

Here’s an example answer:

“I once made a mistake while working on a project with a team member who wasn’t pulling her weight. I didn’t handle it well at first, and ended up getting frustrated with her and snapping at her in front of others (which was embarrassing). Eventually we were able to talk through our issues privately, but in hindsight I should have handled things differently at first.”

Question 8. Tell me about a time when working on a team was key to achieving success.

This is a great question to ask if you want to know whether or not the candidate has experience working in a team. The interviewer wants to know how well they can work with others and how they react under pressure.

You should be able to answer this question with a specific example of when your teamwork skills were essential for achieving success at work. For example, if you were part of an event planning committee and had multiple people with different responsibilities, then this would be an appropriate response:

Question 9. What’s one thing people would never guess about yourself from just meeting you for five minutes?

“What’s one thing people would never guess about yourself from just meeting you for five minutes?”

This question is all about getting to know the real person behind the resume. It’s also a great way to see if someone is humble or boastful. Some sample answers include:

• “I’m actually a superhero.”
• “I’m actually a secret agent.”
• “I’m actually a ninja.”

The interviewer may ask follow-up questions like, “What do your friends think about this?” or “How does that affect your life?”

Practice these answer examples so that they will be easy for you!

• Practice these answer examples so that they will be easy for you!
• Practice with a friend or family member.
• Take the time to think about how you will answer each question, then practice answering those questions in front of a mirror or out loud by yourself.
• If possible, try writing down some answers before going into an interview so that it feels more natural when someone asks them of you.

Conclusion

The key to answering these questions is practice! You want to be able to answer these questions with ease, so the more you practice them in advance the better. Remember that there is no “right” answer and don’t be afraid of being yourself when answering them–just be confident and honest with your response.