Tell me about a recent time when you had to ask for help with something. Who did you ask, and how were they able to help you?
Your interviewer is curious about how comfortable you are asking for help. A strong classic indicator of emotional intelligence is one's comfort level with asking others for help, while remaining humble and confident. Some might fear asking for help as a sign of inexperience, weakness, or ignorance. However, someone who leans on their team for help, while tapping into their knowledge and skills, is more likely to learn from the experience, is likely more resourceful, and more willing to help out their fellow team members when needed.
One of the core competencies Kira evaluates for is "problem solving." They define strong problem-solving skills as follows: "Can think on their feet, remain composed and clearly articulate their thought process. Views the broader picture and shows creativity when problem solving."
"Well, I consider myself pretty resourceful, and I am always asking questions. I also pay attention to what others on my team are working on, or those other interests which capture their attention. So I was working on an assignment and I realized that a good deal of what I had to learn was material that a classmate of mine was something of an expert on. So, I offered to buy them lunch if they gave me a quick rundown on the subject matter and pointed me in the direction of the resources I could turn to in order to get the quickest and most thorough information. They gave me a quick tutorial and pointed me in the right direction, and I was able to complete my research at speed."
