3697. Who was the colleague you liked the least to work with?

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Can you describe a situation with a colleague you found challenging to work with and how you handled that relationship?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Reflection : The ability to introspect and analyze one's own feelings and reactions towards colleagues.

  • 2. Professionalism : Maintaining a professional demeanor in discussing difficult workplace relationships.

  • 3. Conflict Resolution : Demonstrates how you approach and resolve conflicts in a professional setting.

  • 4. Emotional Intelligence : The capacity to be aware of and manage one's own emotions, and handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing Team Dynamics : Understanding how you function within a team, especially when faced with challenging interpersonal dynamics.

  • 2. Conflict Management : Evaluating your ability to manage and resolve conflict with colleagues.

  • 3. Cultural Fit : Determining whether your approach to difficult relationships aligns with the company's culture.

  • 4. Professional Maturity : Assessing your level of maturity in handling difficult situations without resorting to blame or negativity.


Hints
  • 1. Focus on the resolution : Highlight how you resolved the issue or managed the relationship rather than dwelling on negative aspects of the colleague.

  • 2. Stay positive : Maintain a positive tone even when discussing a challenging situation, showing your ability to stay constructive.

  • 3. Do not personalize : Discuss the behavior or situation that was challenging, rather than personal attributes of the colleague.

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Topics: 
Teamwork
Conflict Resolution
Roles: 
Software Engineer
Companies: 
Adobe
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