Automotive Mechanic Interview Questions

31 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.)
32 Describe a time when you were able to select the best tool to do a job. How did you use reasoning skills to make the best choice?
33 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
34 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.)
35 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.
36 Share an experience in which you successfully shared a difficult piece of information. (Make sure that the candidate has open lines of communication.)
37 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
38 Share an example of when you established and accomplished a goal that was personally challenging. What helped you succeed?
39 Share an experience in which your willingness to lead or offer an opinion helped your company.
40 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
41 Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.)
42 Share an experience in which your ability to consider the costs or benefits of a potential action helped you choose the most appropriate action.
43 Provide a time when you were able to identify a complex problem, evaluate the options, and implement a solution. How did the solution benefit your employer?
44 Give me an example of when you thought outside of the box. How did it help your employer?
45 Would you consider analyzing data or information a strength? How so?