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Question 14 of 35 for our Home Depot Mock Interview

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Question 14 of 35

Tell me about a time you had to work with someone you didn't get along with.

This question is aimed at determining how effective your interpersonal skills are and whether you can rise above any personal differences you have with those you work with while prioritizing the goals of the team. How you answer will indicate whether you embrace their values, particularly Home Depot's core values of Respect For All People. "We treat people like we want to be treated. Everyone, from our team members to our customers, is a valuable part of who we are."

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How to Answer: Tell me about a time you had to work with someone you didn't get along with.

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  • 14. Tell me about a time you had to work with someone you didn't get along with.

      How to Prep

      This question is aimed at determining how effective your interpersonal skills are and whether you can rise above any personal differences you have with those you work with while prioritizing the goals of the team. How you answer will indicate whether you embrace their values, particularly Home Depot's core values of Respect For All People. "We treat people like we want to be treated. Everyone, from our team members to our customers, is a valuable part of who we are."

      Written by Kevin Downey on June 25th, 2023

      How to Answer

      Offer an example of a time you worked with someone you didn't see eye to eye with yet successfully collaborated with. Offers details on how you effectively communicated with this person, treating each other with mutual respect. Share the stakes involved and how you delivered on your goals within your timelines, prioritizing the goals of the team above all else. Avoid speaking poorly about the individual and focus only on the positives.

      Written by Kevin Downey on June 25th, 2023

      Experienced Example

      "I was paired on a project with a person whose heart just wasn't into the job, and they often didn't show up to work on time. Even though his performance wasn't consistent, I had no issue with them. They just generated more work for me. When we worked together, I explained that I needed them to live up to their commitments and gave them a heads-up that they were skating on thin ice. He apologized for creating more work for me and thanked me for the heads-up that management had their eyes on him, but the situation did not improve. Eventually, he was terminated. No hard feelings. I just hope that he eventually found a job that felt like a good fit for him."

      Written by Kevin Downey on June 25th, 2023