Question: Describe a time when you coached or trained a colleague in a particular skill.
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Give an example of a time when you assisted a co-worker to enhance their work skills?
Follow-up questions:
- How do you handle it?
- What did you do?
- Describe the methods you used to teach your colleague.
- What was the outcome after you helped to train your coworker?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Other Factors:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
To understand the interviewee’s willingness and ability to help coworkers.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the interviewee demonstrates a poor ability to teach others, it is a red flag.
Sample Answer:
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Question Source:
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