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Question 9 of 30 for our Microsoft Marketing Mock Interview

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Question 9 of 30

What was one of your biggest challenges and how did you overcome it?

When an interviewer asks this question, they want to know what struggles you've faced in your previous roles and how you overcame them. They also want to assess your problem-solving skills and professionalism, which gives them an idea of how you'd face similar challenges in the role you're interviewing for.

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How to Answer: What was one of your biggest challenges and how did you overcome it?

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  • 9. What was one of your biggest challenges and how did you overcome it?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      When an interviewer asks this question, they want to know what struggles you've faced in your previous roles and how you overcame them. They also want to assess your problem-solving skills and professionalism, which gives them an idea of how you'd face similar challenges in the role you're interviewing for.

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on June 22nd, 2022

      How to Answer

      To answer this question effectively, consider any work-related situations that presented challenges in your previous roles. This can include a time when you faced a struggle or found a solution for a particular problem. Provide an answer that aligns with the duties of the job and demonstrates your problem-solving process.

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on June 22nd, 2022

      Answer Example

      "Even though I was not a supervisor in my previous role, the management team asked me to act as a liaison between two coworkers that had personal issues because I had close personal relationships with both of them. Although I had no previous conflict resolution training, my employer's HR team helped me prepare to work effectively with both coworkers. As a result, I realized that having a familiar acquaintance was more productive for diffusing a sensitive situation than having the management team intervene."

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on June 22nd, 2022