How to Answer: Rate your problem solving skills from 1-10. How do you justify your rating?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a MedStar 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. 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.
Focus Your Answer On
Describe how you would rate your problem-solving skills, focusing on justifying your answer. This is a two-part question, and you want to make sure you answer both parts of the question.
Written by Krista Wenz on June 21st, 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 they would also say that I remain calm under pressure."
Written by Krista Wenz on June 21st, 2022
2nd Answer Example
"I would say I get 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."