Waitrose Mock Interview
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Question 19 of 40
What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it, and what was the result?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
This question determines if you can function well in a competitive environment. Think back to when you were racing others to achieve the highest sales, working towards a promotion, or eagerly trying to win a new contract. Show the interviewer that you rose to the challenge and were excited to push yourself to be the best. It is a definite plus if you have cheered on your competitors and helped them along the way. Finally, be sure to mention any successful outcome.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"My current sales position is highly commission-based, so my colleagues and I are quite competitive. Despite being competitive, we have a great work environment where we help each other when someone is struggling to meet their quota. We coach each other on sales techniques and share success stories. The result has been a positive work environment with healthy competition."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Last year, I worked at a high-end jewelry store where sales goals were intense, and the rewards were high. I am geared for healthy competition, so when we had contests, it greatly motivated me. I ended up winning 7 of the 12 contests! I won an iPad, cash incentives, and concert tickets. It was great."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Let the interviewer know if you have not worked in a competitive work environment. Then describe how you would handle a competitive work environment by doing your best while having a positive attitude and working well with your coworkers, showing you value teamwork and sportsmanship.
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