Lesson 9---TELL ME ABOUT A BIG CHALLENGE OR DIFFICULTY YOU'VE FACED. HOW DID YOU DEAL WITH IT?
Lesson 9: TELL ME ABOUT A BIG CHALLENGE OR DIFFICULTY YOU'VE FACED. HOW DID YOU DEAL WITH IT?
Tell me about a big challenge or difficulty you've faced. How did you deal with it?
Prepare a number of relevant examples and explain one (two or three if they're punchy and going down well).
Make sure you feature as the instigator, or the factor that made the difference. Examples must lead to significant organisational benefits; making money, saving money/time, improving quality, anticipating or creatively solving problems, winning/keeping customers, improving efficiency. Can expose emotional raw nerves or sensitivities. Opportunity to show proof of being able to achieve results in the face of difficulty. Is this person actually experienced, are they just saying they are.