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Interview Questions: Engagement

• If hired, how would you work to develop and nurture an environment that supports highly engaged employees?
• Give an example of how you would would recommend company as a great place to work.
• Do you have a positive attitude toward working for the company?
• Do you feel personally connected to the job and your work at the company? Explain.
• Did you feel connected to the job and try to do the best every day?
• Did you find work challenging and engaging?
• What steps would you take to ensure your staff is involved in day-to-day roles to contribute toward the success of the organization?
• How do you foster and sustain your employees' personal commitment to the company and its success?
• Are you an engaged and motivated employee?
• Are you able to have a high level of engagement with the company?

• How would you bring energy that inspires coworkers to give their best effort?
• Give an example of how you would excite teammates to feel motivated to stay engaged.
• Give an example that shows how you come to work each day with a high level of energy and professionalism.
• Can you consistently work hard to earn greater trust and responsibility, deepening a sense of ownership?
• Did you work harder and enjoy more successes on the job?
• What steps would you take to enable the team to have high levels of energy and mental resilience at work?
• Share an example from your previous position, in which you put in extra effort to be recognized by peers and leaders.
• Give an example of how you went the extra mile strengthening the team's success, creating a deeper sense of belonging.

• Are you enthusiastic about coming to work each day? Explain.
• Share an example from your previous position, in which you had enthusiasm and passion about your work.
• What would you do to provide a level of enthusiasm that makes collaboration for the team more enjoyable and rewarding?
• Do you approach work with enthusiasm, pride, and a strong sense of the importance of your work for the organization?
• Describe your approach to building enthusiasm and momentum that carries the whole team forward.
• Are you eager to find solutions to problems? Explain.
• Tell me about a time when you provided enthusiasm for coworkers that was contagious--sparking interest by others in the project.
• Are you enthusiastic about getting involved in different aspects of the business?
• Give an example of how you have created a positive team environment where team members felt more connected to work.

• Give an example of how you demonstrated that you want to do your job.
• In your previous position, did you go the extra mile to finish work?
• Tell me about a time when you were dedicated to building strong connections with colleagues and contributing to high-quality work.
• How committed are you to our company's success?
• Describe your approach to showing commitment through meaningful collaboration with others.
• What drives your commitment to the company?
• Give an example of how you try to do your best every day.
• Explain how you are committed to doing your best each day.
• Give an example of how you were committed to our core values.
• Give an example of how you demonstrated commitment.
• In your previous position, did you commit to supporting employee engagement efforts?
• Are you committed to the success of the organization? Give some examples.

• How confident are you in being able to meet the needs of this job?
• What have you done to align your goals with the department/organization goals?
• Give an example of how you have supported the direction the supervisor is taking the department.
• Describe your approach to connecting your work, decisions, and attitudes the broader mission, vision, and strategic direction of the organization.
• How have you supported the mission and vision of the company?
• What steps would you take to make sure that your decisions that are aligned with the direction of the company?
• Share an example from your previous position, in which you demonstrated a high degree of alignment with the mission and values of the company.
• As a new manager, how would you recognize if your department is aligned with the organization?

• Give an example of how you have let employees know how their work contributed to a positive impact on the community.
• Are you able to have a significant impact on the department?
• Describe how you would help employees to see how their work impacts the local community.
• Did you go above and beyond the job duties to help move the company forward?
• Explain how you would make a significant contribution to the department.
• In your previous position, did you give employees a strong sense of social responsibility and impact on the community?
• Have you created effective and impactful teams?
• Do you hold employees accountable for meaningful outcomes?
• Do you encourage your employees to make improvements or take initiative?
• Give an example of how you would encourage employees to experiment with new approaches and propose improvements.
• Are you involved in real opportunities that influence decisions made in the department?
• Were you able to implement employee ideas and suggestions?
• Share an example from your previous position, in which you had a positive impact on the organization.
• Did you give recognition to employees for contributions they made to the company?

• Give an example of how you have supported employees when they had to make decisions on the job.
• As a new manager, how would you provide employees more autonomy to foster independent thinking and innovation?
• What steps would you take to permit employees to make decisions?
• What steps would you take to give employees control over their schedule so that they can be creative when needed?
• Share your thoughts on allowing staff to organize workflows in a way that best suits their needs.
• Did you adjust priorities when unexpected challenges arose?
• Did you support the decisions employees made?
• Share your thoughts on giving employees the authority to make decisions that impact their daily work.
• What benefits did you get by enabling employees to have the freedom to make their own decisions?
• In your previous position, have you enabled the team to resolve issues independently without always needing approval?
• Are you able to make decisions that have an impact on the department?
• Give an example of how you have allowed employees to have flexibility over when tasks are to be completed.
• Do you trust employees to take full ownership of projects without micromanaging them?
• Share an example from your previous position, in which you gave employees the ability to choose the methods and tools use to accomplish work.
• Are you able to make your own decisions at work?
• In your previous position, how did you determine how best to complete tasks?

• Give an example of how you supported career development and progression.
• Are you able to get involved in bigger and more important projects?
• Give an example of how you gave employees challenging tasks to maintain their engagement and prevent boredom.
• Could you provide others with opportunities to develop their career at the company?
• Describe how you would help staff identify areas for growth and offer constructive suggestions.
• Explain how you would provide stretch goals to employees to help them develop.
• Share an example from your previous position, in which you gave employees opportunities to take on challenges that helped them grow as professionals.
• How would you give team members an opportunity to grow and learn?
• Did you co-create opportunities that help advance employee careers?
• Describe your approach to giving employees an opportunity to develop new skills and work on cross-functional projects.
• Are you willing to take classes to help advance the department?
• In your previous position, did you participate in training outside of normal working hours?

• Describe the job duties and responsibilities of your last position.
• In your previous position, did you have a clear understanding of your job role and responsibilities?
• Do you understand how your job contributes to the bottom line?
• Are you able to clearly understand your purpose and role in the department?
• Share your thoughts on the company's history and vision for the future.
• Why did you ensured that employees had clearly defined goals for their job?
• Have you communicated to others clearly about their roles and responsibilities?
• Do you understand the goals that need to be accomplished?

• Do you know where to seek advice regarding pay or benefits?
• In your previous position, were you aware of business operations and work others did to improve performance and benefit the organization?
• What steps would you take to regularly keep employees informed of important changes?
• Are you familiar with the employee handbook?
• Did you ensure that employees were aware of changes taking place?
• Are you aware of the company policies and procedures?
• Do you always keep employees up-to-date?
• Do you keep employees informed about what is going on at the company? How?
• Share an example from your previous position, in which you ensured that employees were aware of what was expected of them at work.

• What steps did you take to give timely feedback to employees on their job performance?
• Did you provide feedback that was balanced, highlighting strengths as well as areas for development?
• Tell me about a time when you gave feedback that was specific and actionable, not vague or generic.
• Do you celebrate team successes as well as individual accomplishments?
• Did you provide feedback that led to visible changes or improvements?
• How do you value and recognize the efforts of employees?
• How would you proactively identify, recognize and publicize great performance?
• Have you acknowledged progress and accomplishments as they happened?
• What steps would you take to acknowledge contributions publicly when appropriate?
• How can you provide constructive feedback that helps employees grow?
• In your previous position, did you promote the employee survey as a good tool for providing feedback to the company leadership?
• Did you give timely input that helped employees adjust their work before issues arose?
• Describe your approach to giving feedback that strengthens employee skills and confidence.
• How do you let the team know when they have done a good job?

• Describe how you would listen to ideas from others.
• What steps would you take to give employees opportunities to provide input and influence on policies and practices that affect their job?
• In your previous position, did you actively seek input from the team before making decisions?
• Share an example from your previous position, in which you kept employees informed about what was going on.
• Have you asked employees to share their perspectives on matters that affected work?
• As a new manager, how would you include employees in discussions that affect their work?
• How do you encourage employees to share ideas that improve processes and outcomes?
• How much do you value employee opinions and suggestions?
• Give an example of how you have valued contributions of employees during discussions.
• Are you able to give employees a voice and say in important decisions affecting them?
• Share an example from your previous position, in which you enabled employees to give suggestions for improving the department.
• Tell me about a time when you listened to the suggestions from staff.
• Give an example of how you listened to employees.
• Did you respect and take employees seriously?
• How do you respect employee input, even when it differs from others?
• In your previous position, how did you provide feedback to employees?
• How would you consider employee input when decisions are made?
• Describe your approach to receiving employee suggestions.

• In your previous position, did you actively support career development of team members?
• How do you support our team?
• Tell me about a time when you were concerned about an employee's wellbeing.
• In your previous position, did you give regular feedback that helped employees improve immediately?
• How would you support employees so they feel good about working in the department?
• Have you given advice and guidance when asked?
• Describe your approach to providing employees with support.
• Do you help employees as needed?
• Give an example of how you provided clear guidance and help when needed.
• Give an example of how you would let employees know if they're on the right track.
• Were you available to answer questions and provide feedback when needed?

• In your previous position, did you enjoy coming to work each day?
• Describe how you would ensure your employees are motivated, happy and committed to their work.
• Did you expect to be happy to be working here many years from now?
• Do you get a sense of accomplishment from your job?
• As a new manager, how would you ensure employees are happy to come to work each day?
• Do you look forward to coming to work each day?
• Give an example of how you love coming to work each day.
• Do you always want to do your best at work?

• Share an example from your previous position, in which you formed a close connection to the people in the department.
• Tell me about a time when you had meaningful connections with colleagues that made work more enjoyable and fulfilling.
• How would you create strong social bonds at work contributing to enhanced engagement and motivation?
• Are you able to connect with colleagues, managers and other employees outside of work?
• Are you able to engage with team members at a high level?
• Describe your approach to fostering a sense of camaraderie and belonging among coworkers.
• Do you participate in departmental social events?
• Explain how you would build trusted friendships at work that strengthen collaboration and morale.
• What steps would you take to help employees feel included and part of the team?
• Do you work well with other people in the department?
• Are you involved in activities of the department?
• Describe how you would build workplace relationships that foster a sense of inclusion and engagement.
• Do you engage in social activities outside of work hours?
• In your previous position, did you enjoy giving a helping hand when needed?
• Give an example of how you interacted with employees.

• In your previous position, how did you place a high value on employees who went the extra mile in their job?
• What steps would you take to value employees who are committed to their job?
• Share your thoughts on the values of the company.
• Describe your approach to valuing employees in the department.
• Do you treat safety as a priority at the company?
• How do you value the contributions that employees make toward the team's success?