Question: Describe a time when you went out of your way to to analyse, diagnose, and solve a complicated problem. What did you do and what was the outcome?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Tell me about an occasion when you went out of your way or spent a significant amount of time analysing the cause of a particularly complicated problem. How did you proceed and what was the result?
Follow-up questions:
- What did you learn from that experience?
Question Details:
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Skills:
Other Factors:
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Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
The candidate’s critical thinking.
The candidate’s problem solving skills.
Red Flags to Watch For:
Answers that reveal poor critical thinking.
The candidate’s poor problem solving skills.
Sample Answer:
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