Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor?
What was your relationship like with your most recent supervisor? Assure the interviewer that you are able to take instruction well and that you show respect to your leaders in the workplace.
If you have not had difficulty with a supervisor: "My most recent supervisor and I had a strong work relationship and she will be willing to give you a strong reference on my behalf. We did not run into any difficulty while working together."
If you did have difficulty with a supervisor: "In my career I have had many different supervisors with an array of personalities. I did have one supervisor in the past who was not the type of leader that I would have chosen for myself. We disagreed on occasion but nothing severe enough to affect my work performance."
"My most recent supervisor and I had a strong work relationship and she will be willing to give you a strong reference on my behalf. We did not run into any difficulty while working together."
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Anonymous Answer
I once disagreed with the amount of food we were giving our domestic ducks, with our head keeper insisting 100g a day was enough for a group of 13. I pointed out that the keel bone was very prominent in many species and I believed wild birds were eating their food. The feeding amount was changed to 1 kilo, and they're now fed inside.
Amanda's Feedback
Conflict is an inevitable part of working with others. With this question, the interviewer is trying to determine how you navigate such conflict. You can improve your response by explaining how you communicated your perspective and handled opposing views in a positive manner. What did you do or say to build consensus or persuade your supervisor to change his or her mind? Make sure to emphasize the resolution rather than the conflict itself. You can also explain the lessons you learned from the experience that will help you work productively with others in the future.
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