Question: Describe a time when, in a meeting, you raised your thoughts on an issue you thought was important. What were your thoughts and why were they critical?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Describe a specific instance, in a group situation, where you made your views known about an issue important to yourself. What was the issue, and why was it crucial?

Follow-up questions:

What was the outcome of you raising the issue?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Speaking

Abilities:

Cognitive – Category Flexibility (Mental Flexibility),Cognitive – Originality

Other Factors:

Personality-Job Fit

Work Activity (Task):

Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People,Work Output – Quality Improvement

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Adaptability/Flexibility,Analytical Thinking,Persistence/Perseverance

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s assertiveness.

Red Flags to Watch For:

The candidate’s lack of assertiveness.

Sample Answer:

There was a time when I had to raise an issue about manpower shortage. We had targets to meet and with limited team members, it will be impossible to reach our goals. It was fortunate that the others agreed with me and we were able to address the issue.

Question Source: https://www.jobbankusa.com/interview_questions_answers/