AnalyticalSkills-UniversityofSouthFlorida.docVIP

LIST OF SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Questions for Assessing Analytical Skills Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to gain information needed to solve a problem. Then tell me how you analyzed the information and came to a decision, if applicable. Give me an example of a project you have completed, focusing on the analytical component. What tools do you currently use on the job to aid you in quantitative analysis? What is the percentage of time you currently spend on the job dealing with analytical reports, analyses, and comparisons? Tell me about a recent project that was primarily numbers-oriented. Walk me through your procedure and thought processes. Give me an example of a project that relied heavily on quantitative analysis. Describe a specific accomplishment that demonstrates your analytical skills. Give me an example that demonstrates your ability to use a variety of approaches in your work. Let’s assume that you are given an assignment that requires a different methodology than you typically use. Have you ever experienced this type of situation? How did you go about completing your work? Tell me about a difficult problem you solved for a client. Tell me about an assignment for which you had little or no previous experience. What strategy did you adopt to complete the assignment? Give me an example that demonstrates your ability to manage a client’s billing and budgets. Give me an example of a project that demonstrates your ability to work within a client’s budgetary constraints. Questions for Assessing Decision Making and Risk Taking Sometimes you have to make a decision even when others believe that it may be premature. Can you tell me about a time when you made a decision even when others were not ready to do so? While planning ahead is usually important, there are time when being spontaneous can lead to success, too. Tell me about a time on the job when you were able to be sp