How do you handle difficult co-workers?
Tell the hiring manager how you professionally handle co-workers that may be difficult to work to work with.
"Difficult co-workers will be present nearly anywhere. I choose to focus on my job at hand and, so long as safety or human relations are not being affected, I go along with my day."
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Anonymous Answer
Ignore them. Help them with their problems.
Marcie's Feedback
These are good thoughts! Consider rephrasing your answer, however, so it comes across as more positive and thorough, in addition to including concrete steps you might take in this sort of situation. Please see below for another way you could answer this question.
In situations where a coworker is difficult, I usually employ the strategy of limiting my interactions with them and remaining as neutral as possible in their vicinity. In other words, I try not to engage with them unless it's necessary to complete my job responsibilities. I leave them on their own to do what they're going to do, while I focus on performing my job to the best of my ability. In other cases, I might talk to them one-on-one and try to understand their perspective. If I believe I can help them to resolve whatever their issues are, I will gladly help. But, in general, my goal in dealing with difficult coworkers is to not let their negativity impact my job performance.
