• Describe a situation in which you suffered a major disappointment. How did you deal with that?

• Have you ever been fired from a job? How did you handle it?

• What is the biggest mistake you've made in your career? What steps have you taken to ensure it doesn't happen again?

• What were the worst working conditions you ever experienced? How did you handle them?

• Have you ever been passed over for a promotion for which you felt you were most qualified? What did you do about it?

• What will you do if you don't get this position?