QUESTION 7 OF 30

Tell me about a time when you were able to overcome an obstacle in a creative manner.

"The best way to overcome obstacles is to keep the end result in mind. There is always more than one way to get to the desired goal, so when obstacles arise, I consider other methods of getting to the end result and put the plan in action."

As a Community Association Manager, obstacles are bound to happen on any given day. Whether it's involving a resident, contractor, or community official, having the skills to overcome issues is necessary for this role. The interviewer wants to hear about your ability to overcome obstacles in a creative way. Share an example of how you've done this in the past. In your response, include details such as your actions and the outcome.

"In my current role as a XYZ, I'm faced with obstacles regularly. To overcome them in a creative manner, I use all of the resources that are available to me including other employees. The expertise and knowledge of others coupled with my own leads to solutions that aren't necessarily obvious at first."

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