4019. Tell me a story where you demonstrated an ability to overcome obstacles

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Describe a situation in your past where you faced a significant challenge or obstacle and how you handled it to achieve a positive outcome.

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Problem Solving : Assesses your ability to identify issues and find effective solutions.

  • 2. Resilience : Evaluates your determination and ability to persist in the face of difficulties.

  • 3. Innovation : Shows your ability to think creatively to navigate around barriers.

  • 4. Adaptability : Looks at your capacity to adjust to new challenges and changing environments.

Purpose
  • 1. Understanding Past Behavior : Provides insight into your past behavior as an indicator of how you will handle future challenges.

  • 2. Evaluating Problem-Solving Methods : Gives you the opportunity to showcase your approach to addressing and resolving problems.

  • 3. Assessing Resilience and Perseverance : Helps determine your level of grit and your approach to overcoming setbacks.

  • 4. Identifying Learning and Growth : Allows you to demonstrate your growth mindset and how past experiences have prepared you for similar situations at the company.


Hints
  • 1. Reflect on Your Experiences : Think about times when you faced significant obstacles, especially situations with clear outcomes or lessons learned.

  • 2. Use the STAR Method : Organize your response by describing the Situation, Task, Action, and Result to provide a coherent narrative.

  • 3. Showcase Your Thought Process : Detail the thought process and rationale behind your decisions and actions during the situation.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Roles: 
Associate
Companies: 
McKinsey & Company
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