How to Answer: Rate your problem solving skills from 1-10. How do you justify your rating?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an IU Health job interview.
5. Rate your problem solving skills from 1-10. How do you justify your rating?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer wants to know how you would rate your problem-solving skills to determine if you will be a good fit for the team. Of course, you want to give yourself a strong rating; however, you must remain realistic. Everyone has room to learn and improve! Be sure to justify your score as well.
Written by Krista Wenz on June 20th, 2022
Focus Your Answer On
Be sure to focus on providing a reason why you rated yourself as you did. When interviewers ask candidates to rate themselves in a particular area, they can see how self-aware you are and how you are humble enough to realize you have room for improvement.
Written by Krista Wenz on June 20th, 2022
1st Answer Example
"I rate my problem-solving skills as an 8/10. I will, on occasion, have times when I am not as efficient as I would like to be, but all in all, I do feel that my problem-solving skills are above average. My supervisor and coworkers will attest to my fast reflexes when a problem arises and say that I remain calm under pressure."
Written by Krista Wenz on June 20th, 2022
2nd Answer Example
"I would give myself a solid 8.3 on a scale of 10. It seems weird to give myself something like a .3, but I think of it as an 83%, which is a B- teetering on a solid B. It's a solid grade, with definite room for improvement since I'm certainly not perfect. The reason for the B-/B grade would be that I'm quick to take action and figure out the solution as I go, but sometimes I could benefit from taking a moment to pause and reflect or gather other contributors before taking action. That said, I believe I generally get the best outcome possible when faced with a challenge."
Written by Krista Wenz on June 20th, 2022