Question: Describe a time when your workload was heavy and how you handled it.

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Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

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Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s flexibility especially when it comes to work assignments.
The candidate’s critical thinking skills.

Red Flags to Watch For:

Answers that reveal lack of flexibility when it comes to work assignments.
The candidate’s poor critical thinking skills.

Sample Answer:

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