Leadership interview questions
Behaviour interview questions for Leadership. Prepare STAR examples that show setting direction, inspiring others and taking responsibility.
Assessors look for: evidence that you give clear direction, model the right behaviours and take ownership.
Example questions
- Tell us about a time you demonstrated Leadership.
- Give an example of when you had to set clear direction.
- Describe a situation where you modelled the standard and how you decided what to do.
- Tell us about a time your approach to setting direction, inspiring others and taking responsibility did not go to plan.
- How do you make sure your work shows evidence that you give clear direction, model the right behaviours and take ownership?
Answering well
- Pick one example; do not leap between three stories.
- Spend most of your time on Action.
- End with a result and a brief reflection.
- Do not confuse this behaviour with Working Together alone: leadership includes direction and accountability, not only collaboration.
See the Leadership hub and behaviour interview guide.