Question: Tell me about a time when your manager or senior colleague came to you with an issue that they could not work out. What was the problem and what did you do?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Describe a time when a manager approached you with a problem they couldn’t solve. What did you do?
Follow-up questions:
- What was the outcome?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
The candidate’s critical and logical thinking.
The candidate’s problem solving skills.
Red Flags to Watch For:
The candidate’s poor critical and illogical thinking.
The candidate’s poor problem solving skills.
Sample Answer:
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Question Source:
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