Mayo Clinic Behavioral Mock Interview
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Question 16 of 30
Think about a difficult boss, professor, or coworker. What made them difficult? How did you successfully interact with this person?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Show the interviewer that you work well with most personalities even though you recognize some can be difficult to please. The interviewer wants to hear that you are easy to get along with and possess patience and conflict-resolution skills.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Think about that one person at work who is 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 their relationship with you. Avoid speaking poorly of anyone, and focus on ending your response positively.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I once worked for a pediatrician's office where the primary physician was very demanding. When she walked into the office, the staff would quietly announce that she was in the building so that everyone was prepared for her arrival. This physician had great intentions; however, her interpersonal skills were abrasive. I could see that she meant well, and I recognized that she wanted to do many great things. When we interacted, I always took her feedback with the understanding that she wanted her employees to achieve the excellence she strove for."
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One of my most difficult bosses was also one of my best bosses. They were difficult because if/when I made any error they would hyper-focus on it and bring it up often. It made me very frustrated but also taught me to learn quickly from mistakes, be honest about them, and look for solutions instead of hiding any errors. I grew very much under her leadership.
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This is a good example to use. You don't speak negatively, but focus more on the trait that caused conflict and you were able to turn that into a positive and grow from it. Great job!
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