What is the greatest challenge you have faced in your career so far? How did you overcome it?

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Consider sharing a professional challenge or a situation you overcame in school. Wells Fargo wants to hear about the situation and the action you took. Interviewers also want to hear about results. Give an example that demonstrates your perseverance and proactive approach to facing a challenge or conflict.

"Since I'm a recent graduate looking for my first position in banking, I'm currently facing the challenge of companies looking to hire candidates with more work experience. I'm overcoming it by persevering and continuing my search to find a role with a reputable company such as Wells Fargo. I have a lot to offer if you're willing to invest the time in training me. I have a strong work ethic, I'm reliable and always on time and have a positive attitude!"

"The greatest challenge I have faced in my career was the culture of nepotism in my previous position. It is very challenging to overcome morality based difficulties in the workplace while maintaining a positive attitude and keeping motivated. I overcame these feelings by getting to know my co-workers on a more personal level. Making strong connections with others, who were facing the same difficulties as I was, was very helpful."

"When I was working for my last company, we had a drastic shift in leadership that required the organization to adapt quickly to new ways of doing things. This required me to tap into my ability to lead change management for my work and my team. To make this process smoother, I scheduled frequent updates with my team, peers, and leadership to ensure all deliverables were being met on time and the transition to new processes was being handled with the utmost professionalism not to impact the level of service our clients received. It was a great learning experience for me and the entire organization."

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"I find that my greatest challenge so far has been staying motivated for the next step. Being that I don't want to relocate, it's hard to deal with the stagnancy of my career staying in one branch. I have countered that by excelling in the positions, I have held thus far, and truly learning everything I can about my role."