Question: Describe a time where your usual decision making process resulted in a way you did not anticipate, and how you handled it.
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- N/A
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Abilities:
Work Activity (Task):
Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Mental Processes – Analyzing Data or Information,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People,Mental Processes – Making Decisions and Solving Problems,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work,Mental Processes – Processing Information,Mental Processes – Thinking Creatively (Creativity),Mental Processes – Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
If the candidate knows the importance customizing the thought process.
You are looking for the candidate’s flexibility to move out of the comfort zone and try new things to solve a problem.
If the candidate keeps themselves updated with the latest trends.
If the candidate has done enough research about the company, you will know this with the kind of situation they share as an example.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the candidate sounds disappointed that the traditional way of problem solving couldn’t help them deal with this situation.
If the candidate is reluctant to experiment new ways.
Sample Answer:
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Question Source:
https://www.totaljobs.com/advice/most-common-competency-based-interview-questions