3017. Can you give an example of a time when you had to handle a deliverable that was not concretely defined?

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Imagine you were assigned a project where the deliverable was not clearly defined. How did you approach this situation and ensure that you met the expectations for the project?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Problem-solving : Assessing the ability to approach loosely defined problems and find effective solutions

  • 2. Initiative : Determining if you can take proactive steps in ambiguous situations

  • 3. Communication : Evaluating how you communicate with stakeholders to clarify expectations and deliverables

  • 4. Adaptability : Measuring your ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and goals

Purpose
  • 1. Assess critical thinking : Understanding how you navigate through projects with unclear guidelines using your critical thinking skills

  • 2. Evaluate resourcefulness : Judging your ability to use available resources to define and achieve goals when they are not explicitly outlined

  • 3. Gauge project management : Assessing your capability in project management in terms of setting objectives, scoping work, and meeting deadlines

  • 4. Determine interpersonal skills : Discerning how you work with others to gather input and define unclear deliverables


Hints
  • 1. Focus on clarity-seeking : Describe how you sought further information and clarity when faced with undefined deliverables, such as asking clarifying questions.

  • 2. Highlight how you set milestones : Detail the steps you took to break down the project into manageable parts to ensure progress despite ambiguity.

  • 3. Illustrate stakeholder engagement : Explain how you engaged with stakeholders or team members to align on expectations and resolve ambiguities.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Communication
Roles: 
Facilities Engineer
Companies: 
Intel
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