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Michelle Krebs has over 15 years of experience interviewing and hiring candidates in the healthcare and medical device industries.
Show the interviewer that you work well with most personalities even though you recognize there are some folks out there who are quite difficult to please.
Think about that one person at work who is seen as hard to please. Perhaps there is someone at work who tries to intimidate others. Talk to the interviewer about what made this person challenging and what their relationship was with you. Avoid speaking poorly of anyone and be sure to end your response on a positive note.

Michelle Krebs has over 15 years of experience interviewing and hiring candidates in the healthcare and medical device industries.
"I once worked at a small medical facility where the primary physician was very demanding. When he would walk into the facility, employees would quietly announce that he was in the building, so that everyone could be prepared for his arrival. This physician had great intentions; however, his people skills were a little rough. I could see that he meant well, and I recognized that he wanted to do a lot of good things. When we interacted, I always took his feedback with the understanding that he didn't mean things as harshly as he might say them."
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At my current job, I do have a coworker who hardly contributes to tasks that are supposed to be done. It does interfere with my work, but I try to just focus on my work and get it done regardless.

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Those who don't pull their weight can be difficult to work with. Have you spoken to this team member to share how their lack of effort impacts you and the team? Have you gone to them to see if they need help being retrained or better understanding the tasks? If so, be sure to share that with the interviewer, as it will highlight your communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
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