BDI Questions

Examples of BDI Questions: Tell me about a time where you… 

• Had to adjust to a classmate’s or colleague’s working style in order to complete a project or achieve your objectives. (Adaptability)

 

• Had to solve a difficult problem. What did you do? What was your thought process? What was the outcome?

What do you wish you had done differently? (Analytical skills/problem solving)

 

• Thought "outside the box" and how you did it? Why? (Creativity)

 

• Had to be quick in coming to a decision. What obstacles did you face? What did you do? (Decision Making)

 

• Set a goal that you did not reach. What steps did you take? What obstacles did you encounter? How did it make you feel? (Goal Setting)

 

• Recognized a potential problem as an opportunity. What did you do? What was the result? What do you wish you had done differently? (Initiative)

 

• Were able to successfully communicate with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). How did you handle the situation? (Interpersonal)

 

 

• Took the lead or took charge of a team project? What did you do? How did you do it? What was the result? (Leadership)

 

 

• Worked with a classmate or colleague who was not doing their share of the work. How did you handle it? (Teamwork)

 

 

• Prioritized projects and tasks when scheduling your time? How do you do this? Give me some examples. (Time Management)