Woods Rider Interview Questions

16 Walk me through how you would train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
17 Describe an experience when you changed logging operations or methods to eliminate unsafe conditions.
18 Describe a process you would use to plan or schedule logging operations, such as felling or bucking trees or grading, sorting, yarding, or loading logs.
19 Give me an example of when you thought outside of the box. How did it help your employer?
20 Share an experience in which you successfully coordinated with others. How about a coordination effort that was not as successful?
21 Share an experience in which your willingness to lead or offer an opinion helped your company.
22 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
23 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.)
24 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
25 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
26 What are some long-range objectives that you developed in your last job? What did you do to achieve them?
27 Share an experience in which your ability to consider the costs or benefits of a potential action helped you choose the most appropriate action.
28 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
29 Would you consider analyzing data or information a strength? How so?
30 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.)

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