Question: Describe a time when you were assigned a physically challenging task. How did you handle it?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

When you have been given a physically demanding task or assignment how do you handle the situation?

Follow-up questions:

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Science and Logic,Complex Problem Solving,Systems – Judgment and Decision Making,Systems Analysis,Systems Evaluation

Abilities:

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

Other Factors:

Big 5 – Openness to Experience (Open Mindedness),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (for Problem Identification),Mental Processes – Analyzing Data or Information,Mental Processes – Making Decisions and Solving Problems,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work,Mental Processes – Thinking Creatively (Creativity),Mental Processes – Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

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

Interpersonal Relationships – Coordinate or Lead Others,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Subordinates,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Supervisor,Interpersonal Relationships – Responsible for Others’ Health and Safety,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,Assertiveness/Courage,Attention to Detail,Handling Ambiguity,Risk Tolerance,Stress Tolerance

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What to look for in an answer:

You are looking for the candidate’s analyzing skills on how the task can be handled by following all the safety measures.
If the candidate makes right decisions of using the available resources well to handle this situation.

Red Flags to Watch For:

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Sample Answer:

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