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Question 30 of 30 for our Bacteriology Technician Mock Interview

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Question 30 of 30

Describe a difficult project and how you overcame it?

The interviewer would like to know how you overcome challenges and difficult projects.

Tell the interviewer about your ability to successfully handle difficult situations, how you overcome and what you learn from the situations. Assure the interviewer that you never lose your cool and you always encourage positive communication from team members.

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How to Answer: Describe a difficult project and how you overcame it?

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  • 30. Describe a difficult project and how you overcame it?

      How to Answer

      The interviewer would like to know how you overcome challenges and difficult projects.

      Tell the interviewer about your ability to successfully handle difficult situations, how you overcome and what you learn from the situations. Assure the interviewer that you never lose your cool and you always encourage positive communication from team members.

      Written by Heather Douglass on January 7th, 2019

      1st Answer Example

      "We had a task at work to accomplish as a team. It wasn't the fact that the task itself was difficult, it was getting everyone to contribute and work as a team. I was able to identify people's strengths and assign tasks accordingly. Once I took the lead and guided the team, the project ended up being very simple and we finished ahead of schedule."

      Written by Heather Douglass on January 7th, 2019

      2nd Answer Example

      "My team and I had a project to complete by the end of the week. We prioritized our timeline accordingly. Our supervisor informed us at the end of the day that the timeline was shortened by a day. We had to re-prioritize and bring a few people into the project. We knocked out the project ahead of schedule."

      Written by Heather Douglass

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      Anonymous Answer

      "In my previous role as a laboratory technician, we had to analyze a large number of milk samples within a limited timeframe. Our supervisor informed us at the end of the day that the timeline was shortened by a day.

      To overcome this challenge, we first had a team meeting to discuss the updated timeline and come up with a new action plan.

      Then, we put in extra hours and adjusted our plan accordingly to complete the analysis before the new deadline. In the end, our efforts and collaboration paid off, and we were able to finish the project on time. This experience taught me the importance of flexibility and adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges, as well as the value of clear communication and teamwork in achieving success."

      Marcie's Feedback

      Great reply! You use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) well here to explain what happened and how your actions helped to resolve the issue. The interviewer will also appreciate that you learned some valuable lessons.