Residential Advisor Interview Questions

16 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
17 Please share an experience in which you presented to a group. What was the situation and how did it go?
18 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
19 In your experience, what is the key to developing a good team? (Look for how they build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.)
20 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
21 What have you found to be the best way to monitor the performance of your work and/or the work of others? Share a time when you had to take corrective action.
22 Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.)
23 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
24 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
25 Provide an experience in which you were sensitive to somone's needs or feelings. How did your helpfulness affect your work environment?
26 Describe an experience in which you identified the educational needs of your students and successfully developed a way to teach/train them.
27 Provide an example when you were able to prevent a problem because you foresaw the reaction of another person.
28 Provide an experience in which you successfully administered emergency first aid.
29 Share an experience in which you successfully coordinated with others. How about a coordination effort that was not as successful?
30 Share an experience in which you effectively mediated an interpersonal problem between residents.