Department Chairperson Interview Questions

31 Provide an example when you were able to prevent a problem because you foresaw the reaction of another person.
32 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
33 How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.)
34 Tell me about your last experience recruiting, interviewing, or hiring an employee. What techniques did you find most effective in finding the right person for the job?
35 Provide an experience in which you were sensitive to somone's needs or feelings. How did your helpfulness affect your work environment?
36 Provide a time when you were able to identify a complex problem, evaluate the options, and implement a solution. How did the solution benefit your employer?
37 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
38 Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.)
39 What is the key to success when communicating with the public.
40 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
41 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
42 Share an experience in which your willingness to lead or offer an opinion helped your company.
43 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.
44 Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.)
45 Share an experience in which personal connections to coworkers or others helped you to be successful in your work. (Make sure candidate works well with others.)

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