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Tell me about a time in the last week when you’ve been satisfied, energized, and productive at work. What were you doing?  \n3. What’s the most interesting thing about you that’s not on your resume?  \n4. What would make you chose our company over others?  \n5. What’s the biggest misconception your coworkers have about you and why do they think that?  \nFor Collaboration:  \n1. Give an example of when you had to work with someone who was difficult to get along with. How did you handle interactions with that person?  \n2. Tell me about a time when you were communicating with someone and they did not understand you. What did you do?  \n3. Tell me about one of your favorite experiences working with a team and your contribution.  \n4. Describe the best partner or supervisor with whom you’ve worked. What part of their managing style appealed to you?  \n5. Can you share an experience where a project dramatically shifted directions at the last minute? What did you do?  \n6. 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