Tell me about one challenge that you overcame in your last position.
Try answering this question in three parts. First, outline for the interviewer what the situation was that you needed to overcome. Second, talk about the action that you took to overcome the challenge. Third, mention the positive results of the steps you took. Keep your story easy to follow and avoid using technical terms, names of colleagues, or insider information that the interviewer may not know.
"The biggest challenge I overcame in my previous position was the lack of training. I had some security experience; however, never in the armed vehicle sector. At first, this lack of training made doing my job feel very uncomfortable, but as I became more confident in my role, I learned what an asset I could be in the security industry. By taking my training into my own hands, asking for help from seasoned employees, and getting my hands on some great online resources, I trained myself in everything that I needed to know. Now, as a result, continued education and exceptional training are factors that I specifically look for from my next employer."
"While attending university, I had an incredibly tight schedule that rarely allowed me to get from class to class on time. Since I did not want to drop classes or change my schedule around, I decided to speak with my professors about my dilemma. We agreed that I could leave each class just 5 minutes early so that I could arrive on time to the next. By having this open conversation with my professors, they knew that I was not a disengaged student but, in fact, one that cares."
