Question: Describe a time when you encountered a disagreement with others, but you managed to persuade them to see or do things you way. What did you say or do to convince them?
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Follow-up questions:
- Who was it with? What was it about? What approach did you take to convince them? How did they feel?
- What did you learn from that experience?
Question Details:
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Skills:
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What to look for in an answer:
The candidate’s critical thinking.
The candidate’s persuasive skills.
Red Flags to Watch For:
The candidate’s poor critical thinking skills.
The candidate’s poor persuasive skills.
Sample Answer:
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