Question: Describe a time when you made a difficult decision within a team that most people were against?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- N/A
Follow-up questions:
- How did you ensure that you will get everyone’s cooperation?
- What did you learn from that experience?
Question Details:
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What to look for in an answer:
The candidate’s critical and logical thinking.
The candidate’s assertiveness.
Red Flags to Watch For:
Answers that reveal poor critical and illogical thinking.
Giving up easily.
Sample Answer:
Once I had to let go of an employee who has been performing poorly. I had to follow the policy even if everyone wanted him to stay.
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