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• Can you give an example of a time when you took the initiative to learn a new skill or take on a new challenge?
• Can you talk about an instance where you identified a problem and took steps to solve it?
• Describe a situation where you stepped up to fill a gap or need in your team or organization.
• Describe a situation where you took the initiative.
• Describe a situation where you took the lead without being asked to do so.
• Describe a time when you showed initiative.
• Have you ever taken on a project outside of your job description? Can you tell us about it?
• Have you ever taken the initiative to mentor or train a colleague or team member? Can you tell us about it?
• I want you to tell me about a time you showed initiative.
• Please give me an example of a time when you demonstrated initiative.
• Share an experience where you proposed a new idea or process that improved efficiency or effectiveness.
• Share a situation where you identified a potential issue and proactively took steps to prevent it from becoming a problem.
• Share a time when you were proactive and shoed initiative.
• Tell me about an instance when you took initiative.
• Tell me about a time when you showed initiative.
• Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond what was required of you.
• Tell us about a time where you saw an opportunity and took the initiative to seize it.