QUESTION 7 OF 35

Describe a situation where you worked with others who did not agree with your ideas. What did you do?

Share your reaction to this kind of situation. Remember, you should remain humble, coachable, and able to receive critical feedback. Share that you understand not all ideas are good ones, and you are open to ideas and feedback. Make sure your answer communicates that you value open communication and are focused on the team's success, not just implementing your ideas. Avoid sharing an experience in which you did not respond well.

Conflict is inevitable at work. Whenever groups of people are working together, chances are, not everything will go to plan. The interviewer wants to hear how you handle conflict. Your reaction to this kind of situation will communicate how well you can work with a group and receive critical feedback.

"In my last role as a TA at an elementary school, I recommended a new way of offering parent/teacher conferences. The rest of the team was not completely open to changing the way things had always been, and we had limited time to pull it off. Ultimately, the team rejected the idea, but I didn't take it personally. I don't always have the full picture, so I'm comfortable offering ideas that don't always come to fruition. I'm comfortable rolling with the punches and making the best decisions that benefit the team."

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