Question: Describe a time when you had to respond to resistance or negativity relating to your work.
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Describe a time when you faced resistance or negativity and how you responded to it.
Follow-up questions:
- Do you think there was something you didn’t do well which resulted you to face negativity?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Work Activity (Task):
Interacting with Others – Assisting and Caring for Others,Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Interacting with Others – Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships,Interacting with Others – Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (Conflict Management),Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
If the candidate knows how to handle stress and still stay positive.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the candidate trash talks about the person who were difficult to handle.
Sample Answer:
N/A
Question Source:
https://www.totaljobs.com/advice/most-common-competency-based-interview-questions