How to Answer: What do you think might be the greatest challenges faced in this job? How will you overcome these challenges?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Providence Health & Services job interview.
4. What do you think might be the greatest challenges faced in this job? How will you overcome these challenges?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Keep your answer simple. Even though it may seem like a dream job, the interviewer wants to know that you have realistic expectations of the role and that you will not be blindsided if problems or challenges present themselves. It is okay to ask for clarification on the position if you do not fully understand what challenges are in store for you.
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Focus Your Answer On
Focus on describing a challenge or two, then explain how you will overcome these challenges. It is best to spend more time discussing how you will overcome these challenges than talking about the challenge itself.
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1st Answer Example
"I think the greatest challenges in this role will be to learn the proper operation of the equipment. Another challenge will be the physical aspect of the position, as I will be required to stand and walk around most of the day. I will be sure to pay keen attention to training and ask questions along the way. In regards to the physical component, I will get used to the additional activity after just a couple of days, I'm sure."
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2nd Answer Example
"I think the added responsibility of running one of the highest volume departments in the hospital will be an adjustment, but it's a welcome challenge. I am looking forward to tackling it head-on and growing through the challenges because I know on the other side of those challenges, of that responsibility, are the biggest opportunities."
Written by Krista Wenz on July 11th, 2022