What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result?

"My current sales position is highly commission-based, so my colleagues and I are quite competitive. Even when we're competing, we have a great work environment where we help each other when someone is struggling to meet their quota. We were constantly trying to motivate each other to be successful. The result has been a positive work environment with healthy competition."

"Last year, I worked at a high-end jewelry store where sales goals were intense; each morning, a large board in the conference room kept track of our progress. One of the ways I motivate myself is to know how I am doing vs. the other sales consultants in the company. I won salesperson of the month 7 out of 12 times, and the company rewarded me with a plaque and several gifts. It was great."