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Audra Kresinske is an educator with over 7 years experience teaching English and employment readiness skills.
This question is fairly broad, so feel free to use an example from a school setting or a professional setting. Be sure to provide appropriate context so the interviewer can follow your example and understand the difficult project and exactly what steps you took to overcome it. The difficult project is really of little importance here; the interviewer wants to hear evidence of your ability to persevere, seek out resources, and problem solve. Be specific about the steps you took and the decisions you made to overcome your difficult project thoughtfully.

Audra Kresinske is an educator with over 7 years experience teaching English and employment readiness skills.
"In my previous role, I worked in a school's main office and assisted with recruitment and various tasks. Last year, we were tasked with planning and organizing the testing schedule for the SAT and several AP exams. This was a complex project that affected a quarter of our student population. When it comes to testing, several rules must be followed to ensure that students get their scores and can then send them to colleges they apply to. To carefully work my way through this project, I made sure to read all directions closely, create various checklists, and double-check all of my work. I made sure to communicate clearly to everyone involved--this included students, teachers, and families. It was difficult and time-consuming, but my careful and thoughtful work and listening to advice from the leadership team helped me be successful. After those busy few weeks, I was congratulated by our leadership team for a job well done."

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