Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a colleague, what was the conflict, and how did you resolve it?

"I actively readjust my attitude during a conflict situation. This means that I strive to listen to the other person's point of view without becoming defensive. I also attempt to move the confrontation to a private space to avoid further complications."

You should be someone who leaves your ego behind and is willing to compromise and work with others to keep the company and projects running smoothly. Prepare your answer ahead of time - think of one specific disagreement or conflict so that you're ready for interview questions about the topic. To successfully answer this question, you should use the STAR method to provide essential information, including the situation, task, approach, and results. Try to pick a story where you were able to solve the disagreement and come to a positive outcome.

"S: Well, I understand that not everyone will get along 100% of the time while working together.
T: When facing conflict, I prefer to handle conflict in a professional manner, privately with the other individual.
A: By sitting together and talking one-on-one, you can often clear up miscommunications that cause most conflicts at work.
R: Listening to the other person and understanding their position often helps diffuse a stressful situation where conflict arises."

Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.