Which of the following statements is representative of what might be asked in a situational interview?
A) "Tell me about a time you showed leadership in a difficult situation."
B) "How have you handled ethical dilemmas in the past?"
C) "Suppose you were confronted with an angry customer who threatened to sue the company. What would you do?"
D) "Can you think of a time when you were especially proud of your management skills? Tell me about that."
E) "In this position, you are responsible for hiring and firing subordinates. Have you ever fired anyone before? Describe how you handled the situation."

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Situational interviews typically present hypothetical scenarios that the applicant may encounter in the job, to assess how they might handle the given situation. Option C is a prime example of a question that presents a hypothetical scenario that an applicant must respond to. The other answer choices ask for examples of past behavior, which is more representative of a behavioral interview.

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