"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."

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.