Department of Water Resources Mock Interview

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Question 11 of 30

What would you do if a colleague takes credit for your idea and got a promotion?

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Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey

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"Anyone who gets promoted is likely promoted for more than one idea. Chances are, they already earned that promotion, and I think I'd be happy for them. I would discreetly wait for a good time to give them a chance to explain. There are two sides to every story. First, I'd need to collect as much data as possible. Then I'd need to evaluate what winning in such a situation looks like. Whichever course of action serves the greater good would be the appropriate course of action. Luckily, I trust the intentions of my team, and this hasn't happened to me."

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