Probation Officer Question:

► Tell me about a time you had to make a quick decision.
► Tell me about a difficult experience you had in a clinic or internship and how you overcame it.
► Tell me about a time you had too many things to do and had to prioritize.
► What did you do the last time things didn't go according to plan?
► Tell me about a situation where you failed. Why did you fail and what did you learn from it?
► Tell me about a time you had to work with someone who did things very differently from you.
► Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult client or coworker.
► Describe a situation in which a detail you thought to be unimportant turned out to be very important.
► Tell me about a time you had to persuade a colleague to accept your point of view.
► Tell me about a time you went above and beyond the call of duty.
► Describe a situation where your efforts had a direct impact on the outcome.
► Tell me about an ethical work situation you had to deal with. How did it turn out?
► Tell me about a time when you had to act in a leadership capacity.
► What have you done in the workforce that shows initiative and creativity?
► How would you handle a situation where you and your supervisor disagreed about an issue or course of action?