Dollar Tree Mock Interview
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Question 19 of 32
What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result?
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This question is designed to determine if you can function well in a competitive environment. Think back to a time when you were racing others to achieve the highest sales, were working towards a promotion, or eagerly trying to win a new contract. Show the interviewer that you rose to the challenge and that you were excited to push yourself to be the best. It is a definite plus if you have cheered on your competitors and helped them along the way. Finally, be sure to mention any successful outcome.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My current sales position is highly commission based, so my colleagues and I are quite competitive. Despite being competitive, we have a great work environment where we help each other when someone is struggling to meet their quota. We coach each other on sales techniques and share success stories. The result has been a positive work environment with healthy competition."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Last year I worked at a high-end jewelry store where sales goals were intense, and the rewards were high. I am geared for healthy competition, so when we had contests, it greatly motivated me. I ended up winning 7 of the 12 contests! I won an iPad, cash incentives, and concert tickets. It was great."
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When I was working at my previous employment, we had a sales contest to see who could sell or rent the most items that weekend. I had another very strong salesperson going up against me so what I did was on my break I would walk around the parking lot and let customers know that we have a Penny sale going on only for this weekend, and the only thing you have to do is, please ask for me (Joe). I got ten extra customers by going the extra mile to bring the sales to me instead of waiting for them to come to me. Anyway, the result was that I won the contest. And also more respect from my manager for going the extra mile.
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I was once part of a sales contest at work, and was up against very stiff competition with my peers. Instead of waiting for sales to come to me, I took initiative and promoted our sales in the parking lot as customers walked in. This strategy helped me win the sales contest and the acclaim from my manager.
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