Q8: Give us an example of when you have worked to an unreasonable deadline or been faced with a huge challenge.
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What is an interviewer looking for
with this question? Most interviews will contain
a question like this, to see how you cope under
stress.
They may be checking for integrity –
one of the most highly-valued skills for a recruiter. They may also want you to demonstrate your commitment to delivering results.
This is a really useful question to prepare some
examples for, before an interview.
Choose examples that show
how you went the extra mile, but didn’t do
anything illegal, immoral or unethical.
The interviewer will want to see how you rise to
a challenge and how you react when put under pressure.
Think about the positive things you did, to achieve
the “unachievable”.
Depending on your career history, this is another
question where it’s acceptable to use an example
from outside work, as long as the skills are clearly
transferable to your new role.
You might not have had the experience in your career
so far, so most interviewers will accept an extra-curricular
illustration that shows how you would add value
to their company.
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