Question: Tell me about a time when you faced great opposition stopping you from completing your project or work. How did you overcome it?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Tell me about the greatest opposition you’ve faced in getting a project done? What was the issue and how did you handle it?

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Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Abilities:

Other Factors:

Work Activity (Task):

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Analytical Thinking

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Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s critical thinking.
The candidate’s flexibility when dealing with challenging situations.

Red Flags to Watch For:

The candidate’s poor critical thinking.
The candidate’s lack of flexibility when dealing with challenging situations.

Sample Answer:

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