2736. Name a time when you overcame a problem

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Could you describe a situation where you faced a significant problem and detail how you addressed and overcame it?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Problem-solving : Demonstrates the ability to analyze a problem, identify solutions, and implement a plan of action.

  • 2. Decision-making : Shows the capacity to make informed decisions swiftly and effectively when confronted with challenges.

  • 3. Resilience : Reflects the ability to maintain steady progress and not be easily discouraged by setbacks.

  • 4. Adaptability : Indicates how well you can adjust strategies or approaches in changing conditions or under stress.

Purpose
  • 1. Experience evaluation : Assesses your past experiences handling difficulties and the outcomes of your actions.

  • 2. Skill assessment : Evaluates the specific problem-solving and critical thinking skills you employed.

  • 3. Behavioural insight : Provides insight into your behavioural traits when facing problems, such as patience, creativity, and tenacity.

  • 4. Potential prediction : Determines how well you might tackle future problems by learning from your past performance.


Hints
  • 1. Think of a relevant and challenging problem : Choose a problem that had a significant impact and where your actions made a distinct difference.

  • 2. Outline the steps you took : Be structured in detailing how you approached the problem, what steps you took, and the reasoning behind them.

  • 3. Discuss the outcome : Wrap up your narrative by explaining the result of your efforts and what you learned from the experience.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Roles: 
Project Manager
Intern
Account Manager
Business Development
BDC Representative
Business Development Intern
Companies: 
Oracle
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