Executive Assistant Mock Interview
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Question 16 of 25
Tell me about a time you had to provide difficult feedback to a leader.
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Angela Fontaine is a Senior People Business Partner with expertise in job search coaching, interview coaching, and career development.
With this question, interviewers are evaluating your managerial courage. Working with high-level executives, interviewers want to ensure you won't to be easily intimidated or shy away from having difficult conversations for the betterment of the business. Additionally, they are evaluating your approach in providing feedback to ensure that you are tactful and diplomatic while delivering a difficult message.
Angela Fontaine is a Senior People Business Partner with expertise in job search coaching, interview coaching, and career development.
"I recently worked with an executive officer who often complained about the company in front of clients. I felt this painted the company poorly and was concerned if he continued, it would make the clients hesitant about using us and damage his personal brand. I asked him if we could speak privately and explained my concerns regarding his frustrations. I recognized that he was experiencing a lot of frustration and negativity with the company and asked if there was anything I could do to support him in making this shift. He originally said no but later circled back and asked me to make him aware if he did it again because he didn't realize when it was happening."
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