1. Baran Institute Hiring Profile
Tell me about business goals you established in your current or prior position:
What were the results?
Tell me about the most difficult goal that you have set out to achieve:
How did you approach it?
What obstacles did you over come?
What were the results?
Describe a situation where you had to quickly build a connection with someone you
just met.
Why did you need to make that connection?
What did you do?
Describe a work situation where you had to act on your own.
What did you do?
Describe a situation where you had to go “above and beyond” to make something
happen.
What did you do?

2. Describe a situation where you made an effort to be aware of another person’s
interest or feelings.
What did you do?
Tell me about a time when you had to persuade someone to do something.
What methods did you use to achieve this?
How did you make them feel confident in you?
Tell me about a time when you had to make an important presentation.
How did you communicate your point?
What issues or problems came up?
How did you address them?
Describe how you organize your work.
How do you handle unexpected situations?
What type of work environment team/individual do you find the most satisfying?
Give an Example: Why?

3. Why are you interested in leaving your current employer?
What are your strongest attributes in regards to employment at Baran?
What obstacles do you anticipate working from your own home?
Can you work 3-4 nights per week?
Do you have reliable transportation?
Is you support network at home okay with the duties of this position?