Tell me about a work situation that required a creative solution.
Give a concrete example and break down the details that show you were able to understand the situation and able to apply a solution. It doesn't necessarily have to be an event. You could share about difficulties among co-workers or being presented with a new challenge from a client.
"The budget for our work Christmas party was very small. I looked at all of the different pieces involved, including venue, food, music, and decorations, considering our staff size and their requests. Next, I looked within my network of connections that could give us discounts or sometimes even things for free. I was able to get the catering done for half price because of my friend who works at Whole Foods, and stayed within the budget overall because I used connections and did cross-promotion for other companies and individuals."
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I created a recording studio in a conference room for an event at my past internship. This event was training, and in the past, we had a camera set in the room to record the instructor. This wasn't a great approach because the audio and visuals were poor, and as a result, not many people would watch these recordings. To improve the quality, I worked with the Director of Video Production and arranged a schedule to have instructors record their presentation hours after presenting live. As a result, we had presentations with crisp audio, and they were easier to consume. I don't remember the exact numbers, but viewership increased, and more people were keen to use these videos as a resource versus previously.
Rachelle's Feedback
This is a well-organized response - it's clear that you are using the STAR framework to tell your stories...great to see! Your ability to think outside the box to solve problems and your history of gaining buy-in from others are all very strong.
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