Do you consider yourself a logical person, able to make sound judgments under pressure?
A logical person will typically:
- Pay close attention to detail, ensuring to avoid small errors
- Be a careful communicator with carefully chosen words and questions
- Lean on facts versus emotion or opinion
Tell a story of a time when you delivered a sound judgment under pressure by using your logical skills. If possible, keep your answer work-related.
If you are new to your career, you can use an example from your post-secondary experience or volunteer work. Be sure to showcase your logic and reasoning abilities. Share a brief overview of the problem, discuss the pro/cons of each decision you could have made, and tell the interviewer why the solution you chose was the best.
"I use good logic every day! As a bank teller, I face a multitude of issues surrounding people needing access to their funds. I use logic by figuring out how to arrange a customers' financial needs to meet policy while taking the path of least resistance. Just recently, I had a customer with an issue due to a hold on their paycheck when their rent was due. I was able to move the funds to another bank account that did not have a hold policy. This action enabled me to release the funds and help the customer pay their rent on time."
"Yes, I do consider myself very logical, which always helps me to make sound judgments. Just yesterday, I had a customer who was upset because our new bank teller in training was taking too long to complete her transaction. I am the assistant manager, so I stepped in to alleviate the situation. By showing the customer that I could expedite the process, she was able to calm down and be kinder to the trainee. It was not ideal for me to spend my time on a simple customer issue like this; however, it was important that I brought a level head to the situation."
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Anonymous Answer
I actually do! Everyone that knows me well and works with me says that all the time! I'm used to making good judgments under pressure and I also enjoy it.
Stephanie's Feedback
This is a great start, but you could make your answer even stronger by sharing a specific example of a time when you've made a sound judgment under pressure.
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