Boat Captain Interview Questions

16 Tell me how you organize, plan, and prioritize your work.
17 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
18 Provide an example of a time when you successfully organized a diverse group of people to accomplish a task.
19 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
20 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
21 Provide an experience in which you were sensitive to somone's needs or feelings. How did your helpfulness affect your work environment?
22 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.)
23 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
24 Provide an effective method you have used to arrange repairs, fuel, and/or supplies for vessels.
25 Share an experience in which you effectively serviced a motor (e.g. by changing the oil).
26 Tell me about a time when you developed your own way of doing things or were self-motivated to finish an important task.
27 Name a time when your creativity or alternative thinking solved a problem in your workplace.
28 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
29 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.)
30 Share an experience in which you effectively organized and directed the activities of crew members. What methods made you successful?