Question: Imagine this scenario: We offer you this job. You start working here and then realize that you and I, as your manager, do not get along. What do you do?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

What would you do if we offered you the job, and once you started, you and I didn’t get on?

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Situational

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Basic – Science and Logic,Social – Coordination (Adjusting one’s own actions in relation to others)

Abilities:

Cognitive – Category Flexibility (Mental Flexibility)

Other Factors:

Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People,Mental Processes – Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Adaptability/Flexibility,Analytical Thinking

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What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s professionalism in handling challenging situations.
The candidate’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Red Flags to Watch For:

The candidate’s lack of professionalism in dealing with challenging situations.
Answers that reveal poor critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Sample Answer:

If ever I get hired and realized that I don’t get along with you or anyone in the team, I will do my best to find out why. Once that’s sorted out, I will be professional in performing according to expectations.

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