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Question 2 of 35 for our GlaxoSmithKline Mock Interview

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Question 2 of 35

When a problem requires a quick solution, how do you respond?

When it comes to complex problem solving, the decisions do not always arrive quickly. It takes practice, experience, and confidence to learn which decisions yield the best results.

Problems that require you to act quickly can be emergencies such as knowing where the fire extinguisher is and grabbing it fast enough to put out a small grease fire in the company kitchen or being asked to take on a new responsibility and only given five minutes to decide if you are prepared to take it on.

Going with your gut is a skill, and the more you learn to trust your intuition, the easier it becomes to make these types of decisions. Demonstrate that you are confident and able to react swiftly when the need arises.

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  • 2. When a problem requires a quick solution, how do you respond?

      How to Answer

      When it comes to complex problem solving, the decisions do not always arrive quickly. It takes practice, experience, and confidence to learn which decisions yield the best results.

      Problems that require you to act quickly can be emergencies such as knowing where the fire extinguisher is and grabbing it fast enough to put out a small grease fire in the company kitchen or being asked to take on a new responsibility and only given five minutes to decide if you are prepared to take it on.

      Going with your gut is a skill, and the more you learn to trust your intuition, the easier it becomes to make these types of decisions. Demonstrate that you are confident and able to react swiftly when the need arises.

      Written by Krista Wenz on May 24th, 2022

      1st Answer Example

      "When an urgent problem arises at work, I respond in a calm and assuring manner. I am a natural leader, which means that my team often looks to me for answers. Last week, we had an administrative employee no-show on a crucial and busy day. I called a temp agency, and they had the position filled in just one hour."

      Written by Krista Wenz on May 24th, 2022

      2nd Answer Example

      "I react swiftly in emergencies. Perhaps my skills come from my years as a parent, having to think fast and put out fires! If a quick solution is required, I will do a fast overview of the facts and make a decision based on risk factors."

      Written by Krista Wenz on May 24th, 2022

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      Anonymous Answer

      "I react swiftly in emergency situations a skill I learned from my prior job. Having to think fast and put out fires! If a quick solution is required, I will do a fast overview of the facts and make a decision based on risk factors."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      You've done a nice job making the Mock Questions example answer work for you :) If you have a story-based example when you fixed an issue in your prior job, this question is a great opportunity to weave in a story.

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