Description
Can you recall a situation where a suggestion you made wasn’t taken forward or implemented? How did you handle that outcome?
1. Resilience : Shows the candidate's ability to deal with rejection or disagreement in a positive and constructive manner.
2. Adaptability : Assesses the candidate's ability to accept feedback and adapt strategies when faced with differing opinions or obstacles.
3. Communication : Evaluates the candidate's skill in communicating their ideas clearly and handling responses diplomatically.
4. Emotional Intelligence : Indicates the candidate's capacity to manage their emotions when their ideas are not accepted, and to work effectively with others thereafter.
1. Understanding of Rejection : Determines if the candidate can manage professional rejection appropriately.
2. Teamwork Dynamics : Explores how the candidate operates within a team when their ideas are not the chosen path.
3. Professional Maturity : Gauges the candidate's maturity in dealing with situations where their input is not taken onboard.
4. Problem-Solving Approach : Examines the candidate's approach to overcoming a setback and contributing to the team’s success despite personal disappointment.
1. Focus on collaboration : Emphasize how you contributed to the team’s success regardless of your initial suggestion being overlooked.
2. Reflect on learning : Discuss what you learned from the experience and how it influenced your future contributions or suggestions.
3. Demonstrate understanding : Show that you understand different perspectives and the reasoning behind decisions, even when they conflict with your own views.