Question: Describe a time when you implemented a novel idea despite not knowing how it would turn out. What happened and what did you learn?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Have you ever used a new idea without being certain of the outcome? What did you do and was it a good decision?

Follow-up questions:

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Basic – Science and Logic,Complex Problem Solving,Systems – Judgment and Decision Making

Abilities:

Cognitive – Category Flexibility (Mental Flexibility),Cognitive – Deductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Inductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Originality,Cognitive – Perceptual Speed,Cognitive – Problem Sensitivity (Problem Recognition)

Other Factors:

Big 5 – Neuroticism (Emotion Regulation),Big 5 – Openness to Experience (Open Mindedness),Candidate Preparedness,Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Practical Intelligence (Street Smarts)

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings,Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,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 – Thinking Creatively (Creativity)

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Interpersonal Relationships – Coordinate or Lead Others,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Subordinates,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Supervisor,Job Structure – Freedom to Make Decisions,Job Structure – Frequency of Decision Making,Job Structure – Structured versus Unstructured Work

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Achievement/Effort (Action/Result Orientation),Adaptability/Flexibility,Analytical Thinking,Handling Ambiguity,Initiative,Patience,Persistence/Perseverance,Risk Tolerance,Stress Tolerance

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

You are looking for the candidate’s ability to take risks at work.
If the candidate shows enthusiasm and that being optimistic will help through such situations.
If the candidate narrates how well they were able to implement the idea and proper planning to address any problem that would have arisen.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate emphasizes on always being on safe side and seems not very comfortable taking risks.

Sample Answer:

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