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We have had concerns with employee theft recently. What would you do if you caught an employee or co-worker stealing?

The interviewer would like to know that they can trust you to report theft and dishonesty in the workplace. Some businesses have trouble with employee theft, and they need to make sure that they are hiring someone who is honest and trustworthy. Talk to the interviewer about the steps you would take if you caught a co-worker stealing.

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How to Answer: We have had concerns with employee theft recently. What would you do if you caught an employee or co-worker stealing?

  • 1. We have had concerns with employee theft recently. What would you do if you caught an employee or co-worker stealing?

      How to Answer

      The interviewer would like to know that they can trust you to report theft and dishonesty in the workplace. Some businesses have trouble with employee theft, and they need to make sure that they are hiring someone who is honest and trustworthy. Talk to the interviewer about the steps you would take if you caught a co-worker stealing.

      Answer Example

      "I am sure that you have an internal policy for employee theft so I can assure you that I would follow the required steps to report the theft. I am a trustworthy person with a strong track record of honesty with my previous employers."

      Admin

      "When I work for an organization, I take pride in the work we are doing. With a focus on delivering value to a company wherever possible, I would feel obligated to report a co-worker stealing from the company. I will refer to any policy or guidelines available and speak to the manager in charge of the department where theft is taking place."

      Manager

      "I would most likely confront the employee first. Sometimes perception can be wrong, and I would not want to accuse someone of theft falsely. Upon confrontation, if my suspicions are validated, I would then start the process of corrective action."

      Marketing

      "In the marketing industry, I am aware of many companies needing to protect themselves against the theft of intellectual property. I am happy to sign an NDA and would immediately report any suspicious activity that I saw."

      Retail

      "If I caught an employee stealing, I would report the incident immediately. As a retail manager, I understand the value of employee honesty."

      Sales

      "Theft is never acceptable. If I suspected an employee was stealing from the company, I would report the incident immediately. Do you have a process or guidelines in place for this type of reporting?"

      Teacher

      "I have heard of teachers stealing supplies, book, and other resources. I have never witnessed this myself but rest assured, I do not find this acceptable. Any theft taking place would be immediately reported."

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I speak with her or his supervisor and explain the situation."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      Great start, but this response should be developed a bit more to improve clarity and impact. In the "Revised Answer" section, I have provided suggestions for a revised response.
      "This is a tough situation to be in, but I understand the importance of honesty and integrity at work and would need to act accordingly. If I learned that a colleague was stealing, I would approach their supervisor to explain the situation, and I'd let the supervisor handle things from there. I value honesty and understand the importance of honesty in the workplace."