Question: Describe a time where, because you were dealing with a difficult situation, you learnt something new or grew in an unexpected direction?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Tell me about a situation where you had an experience that caused you to grow in an unexpected and new direction.

Follow-up questions:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

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Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

Respondent must focus on the learning opportunities and what initiatives were taken to maximize the difficult situation.

Red Flags to Watch For:

Respondent has focused on the difficult situation and failed to elaborate the learning opportunities.

Sample Answer:

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