Instruction
Limit your response to a maximum of approximately 300 words per question. In an interview you should shoot for a concise 2 minute maximum response; this allows the interviewer to ask additional probing questions if he/she is interested in further details.
Use a different example for each question below. You can use different experiences to respond to these questions work, volunteer, social, athletic, church, extracurricular, personal, etc.
For each question below, write out your response, using the SOAR approach in responding (S = specific Situation, O = specific Obstacle(s) encountered, A = specific Action(s) you took, R = specific objective Results obtained).
Specifically identify each element of the SOAR model in your written response and use specific, objective data in each item in your response.
1. Describe the best example of you demonstrating leadership.
2. Outline an example of you resolving conflict between 2 others who you needed to interact with on an on-going basis.
3. Provide an example where your teamwork skills were critical in accomplishing a key result.
4. Provide an example of high proficiency in using one of your key content skills when accomplishing a key objective (identify your major and the key content skill).
5. Describe a situation where your perseverance was critical in achieving a key goal.
1. Leadership
Situation -____________________________________________________________________________
Obstacle - ____________________________________________________________________________
Action(s) - ___________________________________________________________________________
Result(s) -____________________________________________________________________________
2. Conflict Resolution
Situation -____________________________________________________________________________
Obstacle - ____________________________________________________________________________
Action(s) - ___________________________________________________________________________
Result(s) - ____________________________________________________________________________