Question: Describe a time when you had to be discreet in your actions and words in order to maintain confidentiality. How did you manage it?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Have you faced any situation when you needed to act very skillfully and discreetly? How did you manage?
Follow-up questions:
- N/A
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Abilities:
Work Activity (Task):
Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Interacting with Others – Assisting and Caring for Others,Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Interacting with Others – Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships,Mental Processes – Analyzing Data or Information,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Interpersonal Relationships – Coordinate or Lead Others,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Subordinates,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 – Work/Life Balance
What to look for in an answer:
If the candidate is cautious while interacting with customers and co-workers to avoid future problems.
If the candidate believes in maintaining positive, personal, working relationships
Red Flags to Watch For:
N/A
Sample Answer:
N/A
Question Source:
https://www.jobbankusa.com/interview_questions_answers/