How to Answer: Tell me about a problem you solved in an unconventional way.
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a McKesson Corporation job interview.
2. Tell me about a problem you solved in an unconventional way.
How to Answer
Describe how you identified an opportunity and the process you took to implement it. Explain why it was important. Describe the impact it had on the business and your team. You want your answer to exhibit determination. Frame yourself as resourceful with a propensity to think fast on your feet. Demonstrate that you aren't easily discouraged.
Written by Kevin Downey on May 3rd, 2022
1st Answer Example
"I noticed that, due to the checks and balances we had at work, we were going through far too many hoops to get the job done effectively. I inquired as to why we had all of these, and my superior didn't know. So I kept asking around, and it turned out we had all of these extra steps in place as a result of a person who left the company six years ago. The more questions I asked, the more I realized this was all in place due to one problem employee. I came up with a way to ensure quality without all the extra steps and did away with them. This increased productivity and improved morale."
Written by Kevin Downey on May 3rd, 2022
2nd Answer Example
"We were outsourcing our medical billing, but the company we had a deal with wasn't properly addressing our aging accounts, and we had quite a lot of uncollected balances. I teamed up with our leadership, and we collectively figured out a more sustainable way of bringing our medical billing in-house and cutting back and resolving all of our aging accounts. In six months, we collected or cleared up $20,000 of unbalanced and uncollected balances."
Written by Kevin Downey on May 3rd, 2022