"I worked with a team some time ago who always wanted to cut corners. The work standard was low, and our manager was somewhat hands-off, enabling this unethical work standard. Well, I pride myself on my integrity, and it is a mark of pride to put out great work. So, last year when our manager went away on vacation for three weeks, some of my co-workers wanted to falsify our time sheets to reflect overtime hours that we did not work. I disagreed and was unable to convince them that it was a bad idea and certainly not worth being fired over. So I was alone, and suffered a bit of retribution, especially when I brought it to my manager's attention, and he didn't address the situation, further enabling the behavior. So, I ended up leaving that position because I was unhappy with the low standard of work expected of me."

When telling your story, show how you embody their communication values and behaviors. Aim to demonstrate your emotional maturity, which led to a successful result. Find a posture that is both relaxed and comfortable. Focus on the positives. Ensure that your verbal and non-verbal cues align with each other. To express empathy nonverbally, tilt your head slightly, nod slowly, keep your palms open, maintain eye contact, smile softly, and raise your eyebrows a little.