Question: Describe a time when you saw some problem and took the initiative to correct it rather than waiting for someone else to do it.
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- N/A
Follow-up questions:
- What was the outcome?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Other Factors:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
The candidate’s initiative.
The candidate’s professionalism.
Red Flags to Watch For:
The candidate’s lack of initiative.
The candidate’s unprofessionalism.
Sample Answer:
Once I saw an intern doing a report incorrectly. I took the initiative to teach her how to do it properly. She was glad that I helped.
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