How to Answer: Tell me about a time when you had to encourage a fellow team member. How was your encouragement received?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Holiday Inn job interview.
6. Tell me about a time when you had to encourage a fellow team member. How was your encouragement received?
How to Answer
The interviewer would like to know that you can successfully motivate others without it coming across as condescending. For this question, use a scenario when your encouragement was well received and resulted in a positive change or outcome.
1st Answer Example
"Our business development lead was stressing out last month because she was only 88% to quota with just two days left in the month. I sat with her after work, and we brainstormed some great ideas to implement for quick results. She ended up closing the month at 104% and had an amazing ramp up to the next month. I believe that encouragement can come in many forms. In this instance, she just needed someone to bounce ideas off of!"
2nd Answer Example
"A teammate was going to quit due to various frustrations. By putting SMART goals into place that would allow him to understand how he'd get to hit his targets, he changed his attitude at work and ultimately received a promotion. It was great to see him turn around so well."