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Question 13 of 30 for our Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Mock Interview

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Question 13 of 30

Have you ever had a disagreement with a co-worker, and how was it resolved?

"I believe if we think about it, each of us could remember at least one disagreement with a friend or co-worker. Although I consider myself to be pretty easy-going, I am also very passionate about my patients and the care that they receive. I have been aware of disagreements between other co-workers, but really like to think of myself as more of a peacekeeper. I feel like professional people should be able to discuss things logically and come to an agreement that is satisfactory for everyone involved."

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How to Answer: Have you ever had a disagreement with a co-worker, and how was it resolved?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing job interview.

  • 13. Have you ever had a disagreement with a co-worker, and how was it resolved?

      How to Answer

      Any time you work with someone else, there is a chance of having a disagreement about something at one time or another. The interviewer knows this. It's human nature for people to have their own opinions. What is important to the interviewer in this question is whether or not you are willing to compromise and work through difficult situations with your co-workers. Being unwilling to compromise or find alternative solutions to a dispute can affect everyone on the team, even if it is indirectly. Sharing a personal experience is OK, but do not embellish it to 'be the hero.'

      1st Answer Example

      "I believe if we think about it, each of us could remember at least one disagreement with a friend or co-worker. Although I consider myself to be pretty easy-going, I am also very passionate about my patients and the care that they receive. I have been aware of disagreements between other co-workers, but really like to think of myself as more of a peacekeeper. I feel like professional people should be able to discuss things logically and come to an agreement that is satisfactory for everyone involved."

      2nd Answer Example

      "I think the most common disagreement between myself and others have involved our personal feelings about how healthcare should be carried out. However, I have learned, as have most of the people that I have worked with, that while our opinions are important, plans of care are designated by strict guidelines and with the input of everyone on the care team as well as the patient. Learning to respect those guidelines and patient wishes usually resolves issues that arise"

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Be professional, polite, and respectful, keeping the disagreement impersonal and your emotions intact. Practice reflective skills by listening to your coworker, seeing their point of view, and repeating back to them their main points. Find a shared outcome or common ground to make the disagreement less contentious."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      If you have an example to give, be sure to provide some context about the situation and what led to the disagreement. If you haven't experienced this, it's appropriate to give the interviewer strategies or techniques you would use in this situation, as you did here.

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