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When have you shown great integrity at work?

"In my last position, I was responsible for the cash deposit on a daily basis. There was never a discrepancy, in the four years that I worked there. I best show my integrity by being a consistently reliable employee."

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How to Answer: When have you shown great integrity at work?

  • 2. When have you shown great integrity at work?

      How to Answer

      The interviewer would like to know about a time when you have shown high levels of integrity on the job. Integrity is best displayed through honesty and consistent moral values. Talk to the interviewer about the ways that you show your integrity in the workplace.

      Answer Example

      "In my last position, I was responsible for the cash deposit on a daily basis. There was never a discrepancy, in the four years that I worked there. I best show my integrity by being a consistently reliable employee."

      Admin

      "I show integrity every day at work by being my true self. The "me" that you see at work is the "me" that my family and friends get. I am an honest and genuine person."

      Manager

      "Integrity is fundamental to me. I was once given credit for a report that I did not create. I did present the report, but one of my staff members had put it together for me. I made sure to show thanks for the compliment and alert everyone to its creator. I took my subordinate out to lunch later for making me look good."

      Marketing

      "I show great integrity by delivering my projects to my clients when I say that I will. Nobody likes to be left hanging and I feel that is part of what gives me such an amazing reputation in the industry."

      Retail

      "Honesty and integrity are two values at the center of my being. I like to think I practice this in the workplace by always doing the right thing by the company, its customers, and its people."

      Sales

      "I show integrity every day when I am creating proposals and giving quotes. My high level of integrity shines through in my work which is why I have an 89% referral rating - the highest in the company."

      Teacher

      "I work with children, and so I have to be aware of the example that I am. This idea means being integral at all times. Even when you think that nobody is watching - they are!"

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "My boss told me to download customer information from the cloud. However, it was strict company policy not to download that data so I told him I wouldn't follow his instructions. He agreed and admired me for my integrity at work."

      Amanda's Feedback

      This sounds like a powerful example that you can expand on to more clearly highlight your integrity. What kind of data did he ask you to download and why? Did you explain to him why you were unwilling to do so? Did you report his unethical request to leadership? Was he initially upset when you refused? Did your refusal cause tension in the workplace that made it difficult to maintain integrity? Sharing more detail helps the interviewer grant the scope of the scenario.
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