How to Answer: When was the last time you exhibited integrity?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a PNC Bank job interview.
3. When was the last time you exhibited integrity?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
As detailed on PNC's website, integrity is one of their company values, which they hold expectations for their employees to possess. "We are honest, do the right thing, conduct business with the highest ethical standards, and enable our colleagues to raise concerns." Answer this question after you've researched their website and learned the language (keywords and key phrases) of their company culture. Then consider what integrity means to you and how the two align. This will guide you in effectively answering this question. "Get an inside look into our culture and what makes our employees proud."
Written by Kevin Downey on January 4th, 2023
What You Need to Know
Remember, the algorithm will study and analyze your every move and word. You want to look the algorithm in the eyes (your computer camera) as often as possible and imagine you're talking to a person. Some of the non-verbal cues the algorithm will use to evaluate your honesty are averting your gaze, hiding your eyes with your hand, or covering your mouth. Others are shifting your weight or fidgeting, playing with your hair, pressing your fingers to your lips, or stroking your chin. The trick to effectively answering each question is to answer with sincerity and maintain a confident, comfortable, and relaxed demeanor.
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Entry Level Example
"I recently headed a team project that was an incredible success, but one team player was instrumental in our success thanks to their unique contributions. There was one key innovative contribution that gained the attention of my supervisors. Now, I am also an outside-of-the-box thinker, and the simple solution that this team player came up with was so obvious I was surprised I hadn't thought of it myself. I received a lot of praise, but I knew I couldn't steal the credit and made sure that team player received their dues for their contributions."
Written by Kevin Downey on January 4th, 2023
Experienced Example
"A while back, a coworker received multiple warnings for their attendance issues. We were friends, at work anyway, until the day they called me at my desk and asked me to clock in for them. They explained that they were running late again and would get fired if I didn't clock in for them. I asked them to think about what they were asking me to do, explaining they were asking me to betray my values, risk my job, and set a precedent with no guarantees that they wouldn't ask me to do it again. I told them that they were responsible for their actions and that I wouldn't clock in for them. I explained that they were putting me in the uncomfortable position of reporting this request but gave them the option to report their moment of weakness themselves and to make every effort to make it to work on time. Sadly, they instead decided to quit without giving notice. I provided context to management, and they recorded my report in their file."
Written by Kevin Downey on January 4th, 2023
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