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Question 14 of 30

Tell me about an error or mistake you made because of a breakdown in communication from you or one of your team members.

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Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

On occasion, mistakes will happen, and communication will be broken. Talk to the interviewer about a time that this occurred in the workplace. How did you resolve the situation?

Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

"This happens so easily when people are involved! I recall one instance where I misread an email from one of my team members. The tone was unclear, and I read it as sarcastic rather than in the positive tone my team member intended. After a tense conversation, the employee clarified her intention, and I learned that I was mistaken. She and I agreed to pay closer attention to email tone and to err on the side of positivity to avoid a similar situation in the future."

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We were developing a new system and there were certain changes made. One of my colleagues told me about the changes, so I conveyed the message to the team. It turned out that the information wasn't entirely correct. That situation taught me to double-check any piece of information before delivering it to others.

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You're off to a good start! When forming story-based answers to 'tell me about...' style questions, I recommend providing as much helpful information as possible. In this instance, you could set the stage for your story a bit further. For instance, who is 'we' at the start? Be sure to include the place of work, your role, etc. Your action steps will be important to outline, as well.

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30TAL Interview Questions & Answers

1.Tell me about a time when you improved communication between yourself and a co-worker or client.

2.What excites you?

3.How can TAL motivate you, as a leader?

4.If you were given a choice, which work related task would you leave for last? Why?

5.Do you prefer doing work on a routine day-to-day basis or do you prefer mixing up your routine occasionally?

6.We appreciate innovative thinking at TAL. When have you created a new product or service?

7.How often do you discuss work with your colleagues, in order to think up new systems and styles of working?

8.Give me an example of a time when you had to troubleshoot to solve a problem.

9.When a major problem arises, what is your first reaction?

10.Work volumes can become very high at TAL. How do you handle a larger than average workload?

11.At TAL, we value calculated risk. When have you taken an unusual risk in the workplace? What was the outcome?

12.At TAL, we give everyone the opportunity to be a mentor. Have you had the opportunity to teach an important skill to a co-worker?

13.At your current or former place of employment, how important was communication and dealing with others?

14.Tell me about an error or mistake you made because of a breakdown in communication from you or one of your team members.

15.We value effective communication at TAL. Would you say you are a better oral or written communicator?

16.We often present to a variety of groups at TAL. What is your comfort level here? Tell me about your experience giving presentations in front of large groups.

17.At TAL, we take great pride in how our team members present themselves in writing. How would you describe your written communication skills?

18.What experience do you have using team-based messaging applications?

19.When entering a new job, describe how you build relationships with your new coworkers and supervisors.

20.How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you?

21.At TAL, we greatly value collaboration, which hinges on exceptional communication. Tell me about a time when your communication skills greatly benefited your team.