Do you consider yourself as someone direct and forthright with others?

"Yes, I do consider myself to be direct with others. The most professional and respectful thing to do is get to the point across in a considerate way. I never sugarcoat a situation; however, I assume that everyone had the best intentions. One example of my being direct is when one of my employees delivers a project report with errors. I will approach them and say, 'There are errors in your report. Are you able to fix these by the end of the day?' By doing so, I point out the issue while being transparent and direct on what the deadlines are for resubmission. As the person leading a project to the finish line, I must be clear on expectations every step of the way."

"I believe that part of being direct is sticking to the facts when discussing a workplace situation. As a recent university graduate, I had many opportunities to be direct and give feedback to fellow students during group projects. I would state where I saw the issue and then offer clear recommendations on how we could fix the situation before the assignments' due date. If there is a concern with my work, I would appreciate my supervisor approaching me promptly while outlining what needs repair."

When responding to this question, you want to avoid coming across as meek and timid to the interviewer. When searching for their ideal candidate, they want to hire a healthcare project manager who is direct and candid with those they work with. Be confident and optimistic in your response, showing the interviewer that you have the skills needed for the job.