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INTERPERSONAL SAVVY

Definition: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; use diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

SITUATIONAL QUESTIONS

Question 1: Tell me about a time when you had to negotiate with people you didn’t like or didn’t trust.

SITUATION / ACTION / RESULT


Question 2: Tell me about a time using your interpersonal skills to get out of a problem backfired or got you in trouble.

SITUATION / ACTION / RESULT

Question 3: Tell me about a time you had to ask for advice on interpersonal matters.

SITUATION / ACTION / RESULT

INTERPERSONAL SAVVY (continued)

OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS:

Question 4:

How well do you know the people above your boss in the organization?

Question 5:

Does your interpersonal style differ depending upon who you’re with?

SCORE:

Lominger – Recruiting Architect