Attendance Clerk Mock Interview
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Question 21 of 25
Tell me about your experience in handling challenging parents.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Parents can be protective of their children so I understand they may become defensive if they think their child has been unfairly disciplined for tardiness, for instance. If this were to happen, I would remind the parent that dedication to their kids education is important."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am sure that I have been a challenging parent myself, from time to time! I try to have empathy for everyone's situation. If a parent is giving me pushback, I will ask them if there is anything I can do to help make their situation easier. That calms them down and opens up communication."
Nisha Yadav is a Talent Advisor & People Specialist with a focus on global talent attraction. Her earlier career experience includes HR and recruitment roles where she specialized in contract and permanent IT recruitment opportunities.
As an attendance clerk, you will have to collaborate with challenging parents, as well! The interviewer would like to know that you would handle this type of situation professionally, and with class. You can share a specific example or just state how you would react if faced with this situation.
Nisha Yadav is a Talent Advisor & People Specialist with a focus on global talent attraction. Her earlier career experience includes HR and recruitment roles where she specialized in contract and permanent IT recruitment opportunities.
"Being in this profession, it is not uncommon to come across problematic parents from time to time. Dealing with them is pretty simple for me. You just have to listen to their problem, talk to them, and try to figure out a satisfactory solution. I believe in open conversation with parents, and students."
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Again, if you remain calm they will too. Also, I would make sure they know you are listening to everything they are saying and reassuring them that you are going to do everything in your power to fix the problem or situation.
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This answer is a good start! I recommend removing the 'you' language and moving this to 'I' language. Also, a specific story-based example of 'a time when' you handled a challenging parent or individual at work would be a great way to elevate your response. I have provided an example below.
"I believe that challenging parents will remain calm if they know I am listening to them. My experience in handling challenging individuals includes...(discuss and give an example using STAR),"
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