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Question 4 of 35 for our Home Depot Mock Interview

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Question 4 of 35

Describe a time you disagreed with changes within the company at your last job.

This question aims to determine whether working in a corporate environment is the right fit for you. How you answer will help your interviewer determine if you're the type of candidate who will go the extra mile to support your teams and embody the company culture, even during times of change or transition. When considering how to answer this question, check out the attitude Ted Decker, Home Depot's CEO, suggests as an approach, "The only thing constant in life is change. Don't just get used to it, embrace it because you will grow so much in periods of adversity."

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How to Answer: Describe a time you disagreed with changes within the company at your last job.

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Home Depot job interview.

  • 4. Describe a time you disagreed with changes within the company at your last job.

      How to Prep

      This question aims to determine whether working in a corporate environment is the right fit for you. How you answer will help your interviewer determine if you're the type of candidate who will go the extra mile to support your teams and embody the company culture, even during times of change or transition. When considering how to answer this question, check out the attitude Ted Decker, Home Depot's CEO, suggests as an approach, "The only thing constant in life is change. Don't just get used to it, embrace it because you will grow so much in periods of adversity."

      Written by Kevin Downey on June 24th, 2023

      How to Answer

      During times of change within a company, there will always be those who confuse the messaging coming down from the top as a sign of job insecurity. Although this may sometimes ring true, it is not always the case. Regardless, your interviewer needs to ensure you wouldn't be a source of dissent among their teams. The last thing they want to do is hurt their reputation by hiring someone they might regret bringing on board. So try to reflect the right attitude, being optimistic and supportive of your leadership and the direction the company takes. Show that you ask questions, taking efforts to get a clearer idea of the big picture, and that you share that vision whenever you can.

      Written by Kevin Downey on June 24th, 2023

      Experienced Example

      "I aim to understand the big picture goals regarding changes implemented at work. I don't have to like them; I just need to support them. There is probably a good reason those changes were implemented, and that's okay. So long as nobody is hurt or dishonest, I'll do whatever I can to support the company's direction and make sure everything keeps running smoothly. Just give me the tools to do my job, and I'll perform to the best of my ability."

      Written by Kevin Downey on June 25th, 2023