There are specific characteristics that an employer will look for, to see if you will be an effective problem-solver; even in high-pressure situations. A keen problem solver will:
- Think systematically
- Be open minded
- Admit when they do not have an answer
- Value research and exploration
- Look for the core problem first
- Understand how to reverse engineer an issue
- Will learn from mistakes
Consider any similar skills and qualities that you may possess. Maybe you are highly positive minded, seeing opportunity when others can only see the problem. Share your problem-solving strengths with the interviewer, using a recent example of this in motion, if you can.
