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Question 24 of 27 for our Intercom Mock Interview

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Question 24 of 27

What is one thing that really tests your patience when dealing with your coworkers?

"As a person that values diversity and differences of opinion in the workplace, there aren't many things that grind my personal gears when it comes to my colleagues. The only real true test of my patience is a coworker that doesn't pull their weight in a team effort. When I've been in this situation in the past, I first seek to learn if the issue is a lack of training or knowledge. If it is, I take the necessary steps to help my colleague get on track. But if I find that it is due to a lack of effort, I talk to the person immediately in a professional manner. The sum is only as good as the effort of all of its parts and a team efforts requires everyone's maximum effort."

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How to Answer: What is one thing that really tests your patience when dealing with your coworkers?

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  • 24. What is one thing that really tests your patience when dealing with your coworkers?

      How to Answer

      While on the surface this question may seem like your interviewer is trying to get you to talk negatively about a situation, it is really more of a test to see what can potentially drive you crazy on the job in a team atmosphere and how you handle those situations. In your answer, be honest about your pet peeves when it comes to coworkers and do so in a positive light. Then, expand on your answer by talking about how you handle those situations.

      "As a person that values diversity and differences of opinion in the workplace, there aren't many things that grind my personal gears when it comes to my colleagues. The only real true test of my patience is a coworker that doesn't pull their weight in a team effort. When I've been in this situation in the past, I first seek to learn if the issue is a lack of training or knowledge. If it is, I take the necessary steps to help my colleague get on track. But if I find that it is due to a lack of effort, I talk to the person immediately in a professional manner. The sum is only as good as the effort of all of its parts and a team efforts requires everyone's maximum effort."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on December 11th, 2019

      1st Answer Example

      "As a person that values diversity and differences of opinion in the workplace, there aren't many things that grind my personal gears when it comes to my colleagues. The only real true test of my patience is a coworker that doesn't pull their weight in a team effort. When I've been in this situation in the past, I first seek to learn if the issue is a lack of training or knowledge. If it is, I take the necessary steps to help my colleague get on track. But if I find that it is due to a lack of effort, I talk to the person immediately in a professional manner. The sum is only as good as the effort of all of its parts and a team efforts requires everyone's maximum effort."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on December 11th, 2019

      2nd Answer Example

      "Having been raised in a rural farm setting, I have always been a stickler for being on time and holding meetings to set lengths of time. While watching people show up late for meetings has bothered me internally because of how I am wired, I don't let it bother me on the exterior. We are all very busy in our lines of work and showing up a few minutes late is only normal from time to time."

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I always try to see where my teammates are coming from because you never know what's going on with someone else's life and work. In the past, when a colleague asks to be given certain respects but then doesn't give those same respects to others, it can be upsetting. I usually pull them to the side after the meeting and chat with them about it to see where it came from."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      You take a very positive and strengths-focused approach to navigating relationships with challenging co-workers. This is a well-rounded response, but I suggest adding a closing sentence to share a little more about what the outcome has been. (When you've had this chat with your colleague, have you come to a shared understanding? Did the behavior change? Did you gain a better understanding of them?)

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