Rate your problem solving skills from 1-10. How do you justify your rating?
The interviewer wants to know how you would rate your problem-solving skills. Of course, you want to give yourself a strong rating; however, you must remain realistic. Everyone has room to learn and improve! Be sure to justify your score as well.
"I rate my problem-solving skills as an 8/10. I will occasionally have times when I am not as efficient as I would like to be, but I do feel that my problem-solving skills are above average. My supervisor and coworkers will attest to my fast reflexes when a problem arises, and they would also say that I remain calm under pressure."
"I would rate myself a solid 8.3 on a scale of 10. It seems weird to give myself something like a .3, but I think of it as an 83%, which is a B- teetering on a solid B. It's a solid grade, with definite room for improvement since I'm certainly not perfect. The reason for the B-/B grade would be that I'm quick to take action and figure out the solution as I go, but sometimes I could benefit from taking a moment to pause and reflect or gather other contributors before taking action. That said, I believe I generally get the best outcome possible when faced with a challenge."
After rating your problem-solving skills, give examples of how you approach a problem. It helps show the interviewer that you realize solving problems is a process. It also shows the interviewer that you have critical thinking skills, which are highly desirable skills to possess as a healthcare professional.
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Anonymous Answer
I would rate my skills at a 7/10, as I feel like I am very efficient in solving problems, I think with experience this will only continue to grow. I rate them at a seven because of my ability to stay calm and time-efficient under pressure. In a stressful situation, it is not only important to solve the problem the fastest as possible but to also be efficient and conscientious of the results and to always keep the patients' best interest in mind.
Lauren's Feedback
Very solid response! I supplemented your response a bit to provide more depth and perspective to help you stand out. I want to demonstrate mastery to the interviewer.
I rate my problem-solving skills a 7 of 10. I consider myself a responsive and resourceful person, so when met with a challenging issue, I become proactive versus reactive. I have an innate ability to remain calm during times of pressure, and hone in on a Best Practice versus the easiest or fastest avenue to solve a problem. I work efficiently, conscientiously, and always keep the patients' best interest in mind.
