Question: Describe a time when you overcame a problem at work.
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- What problems do you face at work and how do you deal with them?
- What problems have you encountered at work? How do you handle them?
Follow-up questions:
- What did you learn from that experience?
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Other Factors:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
The candidate’s decision making skills.
The candidate’s flexibility in dealing with challenging situations.
Red Flags to Watch For:
Answers that reveal poor decision making skills.
The candidate’s lack of flexibility in dealing with challenging situations.
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