QUESTION 17 OF 30

Describe the worst problem you had to endure in your life and how you overcame it.

By sharing a problem in your life, the interviewer can see how you have pushed forward. Everyone has adversity in their lives. But, how you have overcome the situation shows your true colors.

"The worst problem in my life was having my parents get a divorce. At first, I did not know how to react. It was shocking and overwhelming. But, over time, I started to spend time with both my parents separately, so I could still have a relationship with them. When I started to do that, my life felt completer than it had been in years."

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The problem I had to deal with was getting out of a toxic relationship. I really cared for this person, but I had to put myself first instead of worrying about their problems. This was a great decision for me because I got to achieve things I needed to put first and I focused on healthy relationships around me.

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