Talk about the most challenging aspect of your current job. How did you overcome it?

"Over the last three years in my current job, budgets have been tightened extremely and this has challenged all teams to really rethink the way we do business. Rather than sulk in the face of budget cuts, I faced the challenge head-on to think of creative ways to bring our products to the market in an effective way. I worked very closely with our sales team on setting up new virtual call formats with our network of physicians. We also found creative new ways to network with potential new physicians to collaborate with. Looking back today, we were still able to grow business in the face of budget cuts."

Sometimes the most significant workplace challenge is a difficult task that puts you outside of your comfort zone. It could be something that requires skills you haven't mastered yet or qualities where you are not the strongest. Explain to the interviewer why it was difficult, but be sure to spend more time highlighting the actions you took to overcome the challenge. If you are a new graduate seeking their first MSL role, it is okay to talk about a challenge you tackled during your doctorate program.