Have you ever had to build a relationship with someone who intimidated you?

"I had a department chief a couple of years ago who was intimidating because of his high demands and strong personality. I enjoy strong personalities; however, he didn't smile very often and was a bit flat with his emotions. This was sometimes hard to navigate. I would remind myself before speaking to him that he was human just like the rest of us. This approach helped me to communicate with him with much less intimidation."

When you answer, show the interviewer that you have the self-awareness to recognize feelings of intimidation. Tell a brief story of a time you built a relationship with someone who intimidated you at first. Include specific details about how you developed a relationship with this person. The goal of your response is to show that you don't let intimidation impact the quality of your work. Explain how your relationship-building skills will benefit the patients, staff, and your colleagues in the institution you are interviewing with.