How to Answer: When have you had to successfully adapt to change in the workplace?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Air Canada job interview.
1. When have you had to successfully adapt to change in the workplace?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
In any business and industry, technology and innovation successfully make the need for being adaptable to change hugely. Hiring managers will ask very pointed questions about a candidate's ability to adapt to change to hopefully hear that they maintain a positive mindset and work diligently to adapt. Given the highly competitive nature of the airline industry, this is no different at Air Canada.
Written by Ryan Brunner on March 10th, 2023
How to Answer
Openly talk to the interviewer about a time when you have had to adjust to changes on the job. Thoroughly discuss your mindset and how you handled the transition. If you can, highlight how you embraced the change and did what was necessary to make changes swiftly and effectively.
Written by Ryan Brunner on March 10th, 2023
Entry Level Example
"In my role over the last two years, I've had to adapt to supporting three different leaders as my assignment was changed. Every leader had different ways of scheduling meetings, creating memos, and managing their calendar. I found it best to not get too attached to ways of doing things. My approach with a new leader was to ask their preferred ways and be flexible in how I support them."
Written by Ryan Brunner on March 10th, 2023
Answer Example
"In my current role, there is a lot of staff turnover on our management team. I have had to adapt to three new managers in the past four years. It is not the ideal situation, but I can adjust for the good of the team in any work situation and do it with a positive mindset."
Written by Ryan Brunner on March 10th, 2023