Sociologist Interview Questions

16 Tell me about a time when you developed your own way of doing things or were self-motivated to finish an important task.
17 Share an example of when you established and accomplished a goal that was personally challenging. What helped you succeed?
18 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.
19 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.)
20 Describe an effective way to collect data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents.
21 Name a time when your creativity or alternative thinking solved a problem in your workplace.
22 Describe an experience when you developed, implemented, and evaluated methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews.
23 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
24 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
25 Have you ever taught sociology?
26 Tell me about the last time you monitored or reviewed information and detected a problem. How did you respond?
27 Walk me through how you would consult with and advise individuals such as administrators, social workers, and legislators regarding social issues and policies, as well as the implications of research findings.
28 Tell me about the last time when you collaborated with research workers in other disciplines.
29 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
30 What have you found to be the best way to develop approaches to the solution of groups' problems, based on research findings in sociology and related disciplines?