How to Answer: Tell me about a time that you had to adapt to a difficult situation.
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Bailiff job interview.
26. Tell me about a time that you had to adapt to a difficult situation.
How to Answer
Answer this question by providing an example of a difficult situation you overcame and then adapted to. Preferably provide an example in a professional capacity. Alternatively, provide an example in a volunteer capacity or in a university setting. The interviewer wants to see resilience and an ability to move forward in the face of adversity.
Answer Example
"At my last position, I had to complete a project on a very short notice, as revised by the client at the last minute. Notwithstanding the amount of work involved, I got to work immediately. I used numerous lists to keep track of the daily duties to be performed, and delegated some duties to ensure all expectations would be met. The project was completed by the deadline and the client was highly satisfied. This experience enabled me to learn how to adapt to unexpected situations and further develop my time management skills."