Tell me about the greatest challenges you have faced in your professional life.
Answer this question by providing an example of your ability to overcome challenges and to remain able to perform your duties professionally and successfully. Preferably provide examples in a recent position. Alternatively, provide a challenge in any professional or volunteer capacity, or in a university setting.
"I faced numerous challenges when working as a/an (X position title) for (X company). I was responsible for (X duties) and one day I (X examples of major challenges/problems encountered and how you successfully handled them). I nevertheless remained calm, collected and professional and did not let these challenges affect my performance."
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Anonymous Answer
I faced numerous challenges when working as a traffic controller for a Port Authority. I was responsible for directing traffic at the crosswalk and one day a ship came in late. Debarking and embarking started at the same time and I remained calm and collected when directing the shuttles to drop off while they were picking up passengers as well. I did not let these challenges affect my performance.
Rachelle's Feedback
Your example has an excellent amount of detail and shows off your ability to work through tough situations. Well done!
Anonymous Answer
Some of the greatest challenges in my professional life would be meeting expected goals and budgets. The easiest way to overcome these were getting a great team together, keeping them well informed in the goals, and giving proper praise when completing them, or giving constructive feedback where it's needed.
Stephanie's Feedback
Great response. You do a good job of identifying a challenge you've faced professionally, along with how you went about addressing that challenge and creating solutions.
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