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Adaptability Mock Interview

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What was the biggest change you have had to deal with in your career?

The interviewer would like to know the types of challenges you have had to face in your career. You need to show the interviewer that you can remain productive in the face of change and that you are resilient. Assure the interviewer that you can adapt to significant changes in a professional manner.

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How to Answer: What was the biggest change you have had to deal with in your career?

  • 3. What was the biggest change you have had to deal with in your career?

      How to Answer

      The interviewer would like to know the types of challenges you have had to face in your career. You need to show the interviewer that you can remain productive in the face of change and that you are resilient. Assure the interviewer that you can adapt to significant changes in a professional manner.

      Answer Example

      "The biggest change that I have faced in my career so far would be when my previous company went through a major merger. We had to adapt to new processes and management which was quite challenging. In the end, it worked out well for the company, in a financial perspective, so the changes were well worth the challenges we faced initially."

      Admin

      "The biggest change in my career was learning to report to an entirely new management team when we merged with a competitor. It's difficult to adjust, but I was able to keep an open mind, and met some great new people."

      Manager

      "The biggest change in my career came when my company experienced major layoffs. One-third of my production team experienced layoffs even though our work volume remained nearly the same. I adjusted the schedule, introduced a new overtime policy, and worked very hard to maintain morale despite the changes."

      Marketing

      "The biggest change I have dealt with in my career is when my company closed their PA location, and I was asked to relocate to VA. It was a risk on my part, but I chose to follow the company to their new location. It paid off as I continued another five years of success there."

      Retail

      "I went through a large change last year when our company purchases another small competitor. We integrated systems, some staff, and a few policies. The corporate head office did the best they could to make the change a smooth one."

      Sales

      "The most prominent change in my career was when I transferred from strategic national account rollout to local market rollout. This move taught me a lot about myself. I learned how to be more adaptable and resilient."

      Teacher

      "The biggest change I have had to deal with in my career was when my Spanish curriculum was cut, and I was transferred to a new school where I was to teach English and Mathematics. The new role was slightly out of my wheelhouse, so I spent a lot of time refreshing my knowledge in these areas."

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "During my technology internship, I was introduced to the process of completing large quantities of repetitive testing. I had to adjust and create a system that worked for me. It gave me a whole new appreciation of what it takes to implement new technology."

      Cindy's Feedback

      Ok, good start. Can you expand on how you adjusted? What system did you develop? These details will help the interviewer see your problem-solving skills in action and envision how you'd handle similar problems.
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