1603. Describe a time you were asked not to share information

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Can you tell me about a situation where you were requested to keep information confidential and how you handled it?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Confidentiality : Ability to maintain privacy of sensitive company information

  • 2. Integrity : Demonstrating strong moral principles by not disclosing restricted information

  • 3. Professionalism : Understanding the importance of respecting workplace policies and trust

  • 4. Judgement : Able to make sound decisions about when and what information to share

Purpose
  • 1. Assess Trustworthiness : Evaluating your ability to be trusted with confidential or sensitive information

  • 2. Understand Compliance : Gauging your understanding of and adherence to company guidelines and legal requirements

  • 3. Check Integrity : Measuring your ethical standards in situations requiring discretion

  • 4. Evaluate Professional Judgement : Observing your discretion and sense of judgement in sensitive situations


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  • 1. Reflect on Respect for Policies : Think about a time when respecting confidentiality policies was crucial, share your thought process

  • 2. Consider Legal Implications : Remember situations where legal restrictions applied and how you navigated them

  • 3. Discuss Handling Pressure : Explain how you managed any pressure to reveal sensitive information while maintaining integrity

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Topics: 
Work Ethic
Communication
Roles: 
Software Engineer
Companies: 
Microsoft
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