Question: Imagine this scenario: Your manager has come to you at the start of your work day and assigned you the difficult task of doing twenty [blank] by the end of the work day. What do you do or how would you respond?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Describe a time you had to solve a problem without managerial input. How did you do it and what was the result?
Follow-up questions:
- What did you learn from that experience?
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Work Activity (Task):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
How self-sufficient the candidate is.
The candidate’s problem solving skills.
Red Flags to Watch For:
How dependent the candidate is.
The candidate’s poor problem solving skills.
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