2112. Describe a situation when you didn't get a response after several weeks and how you handled it

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Describe a time when you expected a response after taking certain actions, but you didn't hear back for several weeks. How did you handle the situation?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Persistence : Demonstrates your willingness to follow up and take initiative even when there's a delay in communication.

  • 2. Problem-solving : Shows your ability to take critical steps to resolve a situation when it's not going as planned.

  • 3. Communication : Indicates how effectively you communicate and reassess your strategies when facing obstacles.

  • 4. Planning : Reflects on your capability to plan ahead and prepare for different outcomes.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing proactivity : Determines your level of initiative in taking actions when confronted with unanticipated delays.

  • 2. Understanding resilience : Evaluates your ability to persist and remain motivated despite setbacks.

  • 3. Evaluating adaptability : Judges how well you adapt your communication and problem-solving approach when faced with silence or delays.

  • 4. Gauging patience : Considers your capacity to remain patient and composed while awaiting responses or results.


Hints
  • 1. Reflect on the steps you took : Think about any additional measures you executed to gain the needed response or information.

  • 2. Consider alternative methods used : Describe different communication tactics or strategies you employed to address the lack of response.

  • 3. Highlight learning outcomes : Discuss any insights you gained from the experience and how it has improved your professional approach.

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Topics: 
Communication
Problem Solving
Roles: 
Software Engineer
Companies: 
Cisco
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