Question: Imagine this scenario: You are hard at work on a difficult task. As a result of your hard work, you feel accomplished for doing a good job. However, when you submitted your work, you were told that due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’, you are to do the work again but in a different way. How would you feel, and what would you do?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- You’ve probably had this experience: You worked hard on something, only to be told to change priorities and do it some other way. How did you handle that?
- Imagine this scenario: You are hard at work on a difficult task. As a result of your hard work, have completed your task and you feel like you did a good job too. However, when you submit your work, you are told that due to ‘unforseen circumstances’, you are do the work again but in a different way. How would you feel, and what would you do?
Follow-up questions:
- Would you try to ‘defend’ what you’ve done?
- How would you feel?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Other Factors:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
The candidate’s flexibility when it comes to task assignment.
Red Flags to Watch For:
The candidate’s lack of flexibility when it comes to task assignment. If the candidate cannot control their emotions, that is a red flag.
Sample Answer:
I’d have to say that will be a tough situation to be in. No matter how heart-breaking as it may seem, I will oblige and revise accordingly.
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