Table of Contents
- 1 How do you answer Tell me about a time you disagreed with a decision?
- 2 How do you answer a time you dealt with a difficult situation?
- 3 Can you explain a time where you had a disagreement with your boss and how you handle it?
- 4 How do you deal with a client who refuses to finish?
- 5 What should I do if I am not able to complete work?
- 6 How do you explain why you can’t do a task?
How do you answer Tell me about a time you disagreed with a decision?
Here’s an example of a response to the question, “What is a time you disagreed with a decision made at work?” stays positive and highlights why you’re a great fit: “I have disagreed with my boss over how to best fill a customer’s need. Instead of questioning his authority, I went to him individually with my concerns.
How do you answer a time you dealt with a difficult situation?
How to respond to “Tell me how you handled a difficult situation”
- Situation: Explain the event/situation in a few concise sentences.
- Task: Briefly describe the task/situation you handled, giving relevant details as needed.
- Action: Explain the actions you used to complete your task or solve your issue.
Can you explain a time where you had a disagreement with your boss and how you handle it?
A good answer might go something like this: I once disagreed with my boss over how to best help a customer. Rather than question his authority in front of everyone, I talked to him off of the floor. I was open and honest about the problems I had with the way he wanted to do things.
How would you handle a disagreement with someone else on my team?
Tips for Successful Disagreement With a Colleague
- Pick your battles wisely.
- Don’t hold a conflict when you’re angry, emotional, or upset.
- Disagreement should not be personal.
- You want to validate your coworker’s opinion.
- Maintain your professionalism.
Do you think it’s more important to complete a task on time or to perfection?
The ideal answer is good and on time because, according to Geller, “Perfection is not attainable. And if you’re late on top of it, people are waiting on you. And that’s a no-no.” The lesson here is knowing when to throw in the towel because turning in something late makes even the greatest work simply not good enough.
How do you deal with a client who refuses to finish?
BE UPFRONT – Tell your manager /client you have done this the first time and you have done your best to finish the task and you are open to any changes they might have or for any constructive criticism. It gives a better picture than avoiding the task altogether.
What should I do if I am not able to complete work?
Work place is not just to do the work, it is also to learn and grow. Once you sense you are not able to complete, talk to your supervisor or piers to get help and advise. If it is just a time issue and you know how to do the job, do not wait till the deadline is passed, as once it is passed no one can do anything about it any more.
How do you explain why you can’t do a task?
Just explain exactly why you can’t do the task. You need more time because the research or information is not available. You were sick a day. You need someone to explain one of the steps – ex. you need to make a certain type of chart, and are unfamiliar with the program being used.
Can we finish the task if we put the efforts?
I think if we put the efforts we can finish the task. When you get a difficult task do not over think and wait for some miracle to happen the fact remains that you have to do it, no one will do it for you and you have to dive right in. Get cracking