Leadership

"Leadership" is an interview key word that frequently appears in job ads or job descriptions.  Interview key words similar to "leadership" include:

• lead

• leader

Listed below are a few of the possible interview questions related to "leadership" that you may be asked in the interview.  Review each interview question below to prepare yourself for the interview.

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Job Interview Questions

Notice how small changes in the interview questions will change your answer.  Possible follow-up questions are noted with a bullet.  Use our mock interviews based on actual job listings and interviews for more interview practice:  

1. Define leadership?

2. What personal qualities should a leader have?

3. What is your strongest leadership skill and how will it assist you for this job?

4. Provide us with an example of your leadership ability.

5. Discuss the different styles of leadership.

6. What is the importance of leadership in the organization?

7. What role does leadership play for a supervisor or manager?

More possible interview questions along with follow-up interview questions for all interview key words are available in our interview guides along with answers to the toughest interview questions and interview situations.