Question: Describe a time when you had to step in and take control of a situation before it got out of hand.
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Describe an occasion when you intervened to take control of a situation.
Follow-up questions:
- N/A
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Work Activity (Task):
Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Information Input – Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings,Interacting with Others – Assisting and Caring for Others,Interacting with Others – Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships,Interacting with Others – Provide Consultation and Advice to Others,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Interpersonal Relationships – Responsibility for Outcomes and Results of Others,Interpersonal Relationships – Work With Work Group or Team (As a member, not a leader),Job Structure – Level of Responsibility (Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Organization Results),Job Structure – Structured versus Unstructured Work
What to look for in an answer:
If the candidate has an eye for detecting potential problem at workplace.
If the candidate is fast at taking decisions and implementing them with proper planning.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the candidate sounds uncomfortable about intervening.
Sample Answer:
N/A
Question Source:
https://www.totaljobs.com/advice/most-common-competency-based-interview-questions