Question: Describe a time when you had to make a decision without having all the facts on hand. What was your decision making process and what happened in the end?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Tell me about a time when you had to make a decision without all the information you needed. How did you handle it?
Follow-up questions:
- Would you handle a similar situation in future?
- How did you know what to prioritize?
- What happened in the end?
- Did you learn anything from this experience?
- How would you rate your decision making skills from this incident?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Abilities:
Other Factors:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
You are also looking if the interviewee can deal with ambiguity and yet still make decisions.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the interviewee has no such experience and/or is unable to make decisions in general, that is a red flag.
Sample Answer:
N/A
Question Source:
https://www.zippia.com/employer/behavioural-interview-questions/