Amazon HireVue Mock Interview
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Question 18 of 30
Describe a time you worked with someone who wasn’t pulling their weight.
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I had a co-worker who consistently seemed sleep-deprived, was suddenly showing up to work late, and their attention to detail wasn't what it once was. I tried to talk to them about it, but despite my approach, they were increasingly defensive and weren't forthcoming about what was going on. It turned they fell prey to some substance abuse problems, starting from some opioids they'd been prescribed for an injury at work a while back. When I stumbled upon them popping these pills at work, I discreetly brought it to the attention of my supervisor, and together we offered them the number of a work assistance program through our benefits. They took advantage of this service, and after a few weeks off, they returned to work and were back to their old self."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
The assessment vendor will evaluate your reasoning for bringing attention to the situation, and your approach. Situations like this can be sensitive and may affect how others on your team perceive you. What you need to communicate here are your intentions. Are you singling someone out to make yourself look better, or are you addressing a coworker who is struggling, trying to support each and every member of your team?
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
The assessment vendor's algorithm will study you for any defensive cues. You may think coming across as a strong figure could be beneficial, but true strength comes from within. Therefore, you want to come across as confident and relaxed. Avoid any defensive behavior, posturing, movements, or gestures that could be interpreted as insecure, closed-off, unapproachable, hostile, or disinterested.
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