Question: Name a person who is your hero, and explain why you look up to this person.

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Follow-up questions:

Would you want to be like this person?
What parts of this person do you like the most?
What was your first impression of this person?
Did this person become your hero instantly or did you take the time to understand them first?

Question Type:

Traditional

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What to look for in an answer:

People want to emulate their heroes, so the behavioral characteristics of the hero will indicate the interviewee’s own motivations and personality.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the interviewee mentions a famous person with no good reason or explanation as to why they are a personal hero.

Sample Answer:

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