Question: Describe a time when you had to take up leadership for a team without prior preparation. What did you do and how did it go?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Give me an example of when you had to assume leadership for a team.
Follow-up questions:
- Do you enjoy being a leader? Why or Why not?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Other Factors:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
The candidate’s leadership skills.
Red Flags to Watch For:
The candidate’s poor leadership skills.
Sample Answer:
N/A
Question Source:
https://www.themartec.com/insidelook/behavioral-interview-questions