Think about a difficult boss, professor or coworker. What made him or her difficult? How did you successfully interact with this person?
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.
"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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Anonymous Answer
During my past work experience, I had a manager who was little rough with me. He would point out a small little mistake and make it sound like a big issue. However, I took his feedback into a consideration because I knew that his intention was to help me and did not mean to make me feel discouraged. I believe that everyone is entitled to their own professional opinion. So, I acted professionally by maintaining respect and actively listening to my manager. After listening, I explained my side then we came up with a solution on how I can improve and avoid making the same mistake. In the end, I apologized and told him that I will try not to make the same mistake.
Amanda's Feedback
This is a strong example that showcases your ability to take constructive feedback, show respect for others, and work together to resolve the issue. You can make this answer even stronger by sharing that you were able to avoid making the same mistake after implementing your improvement plan.
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