Question: Describe a time when you had to feedback to a coworker that their actions were a breach of integrity.

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Tell us about a situation where you had to remind a colleague of the meaning of integrity.

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Basic – Science and Logic,Basic – Speaking,Social – Coordination (Adjusting one’s own actions in relation to others),Social – Rapport Buiding/Relating and Connecting with others,Social – Social Perceptiveness

Abilities:

Cognitive – Oral Comprehension,Cognitive – Oral Expression,Cognitive – Problem Sensitivity (Problem Recognition)

Work Activity (Task):

Interacting with Others – Assisting and Caring for Others,Interacting with Others – Coaching and Developing Others,Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Interacting with Others – Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships,Interacting with Others – Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (Informing),Interacting with Others – Provide Consultation and Advice to Others,Mental Processes – Evaluating Compliance with Standards

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Subordinates

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Approachability,Compassion/Concern for Others,Initiative,Integrity/Honesty/Ethics

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Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

You are looking for the candidate’s thoughtfulness, honesty and tactfulness.
If the candidate is an effective communicator that their strategy of giving feedback is constructive and positive.
Has the candidate performed checks to ensure the feedback was understood correctly.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate gives impression that they would tone down negative feedback.
If the candidate is being overly vague and giving generic approach.

Sample Answer:

N/A

Question Source: https://www.totaljobs.com/advice/most-common-competency-based-interview-questions