Tell me about a time you wish you had handled a workplace situation differently.

"During my second year of Anesthesiology residency, I let a senior resident belittle my work in front of a patient and didn't stand up for myself during or following the situation. Being a non-confrontational person, I simply let it slide. Looking back on this situation, I realize my senior resident should have been mentoring me rather than making me look foolish in front of a patient. If I were to act this way with a colleague, I hope they would call me out on it immediately."

Most people cannot handle every difficult situation with the utmost grace at all times. No matter who you are, you undoubtedly have had a work-related experience that makes you cringe. Answer this question by giving a story-based example of a time you reacted to a scenario in a way that you typically try to avoid. Outline the situation, and describe why you reacted the way you did. Focus on the actions that you took to repair the situation. Also, include details about the lesson you learned.