1. Describe your interest in the position you are applying for, and the qualities and skills you have that are suited to this position?

 

2. Describe your experience related to affordable housing and/or homelessness.

 

3. Describe a customer service initiative you may have led or been involved in.

Who were the customers?

What was your role?

What were the results?

Was there anything you would do differently?

 

4. Describe your experience working with external groups, with a focus on examples where you provided training or technical assistance.  What are your strengths and challenges?

 

5. Tell me your typical approach to learning something new or to problem solving.  Give an example of something that happened at work that is a good illustration of your work style.

 

6. You are part of a team responsible for completing a project within two weeks.  The task is ambiguous, there isn’t a designated leader, and the team is left to figure out a way to finish the job.  What steps do you take to make this a success?

 

7. What is your experience with computer applications, especially Excel, Access, web-based applications, and software development processes? On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate you expertise?

 

8. What do you consider your two most important accomplishments thus far in your career?

 

9. If you were offered this job would you accept it?

 

10. Do you have any questions for us?