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Problem Solving


  • Describe a situation in which you recognized a potential problem as an opportunity. How did that influence how you approached finding a resolution?
  • Describe the biggest work-related problem you have faced in the past 12 months. How did you handle it?
  • Give a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem.
  • How do you weigh the pros and cons before making a decision?
  • Please give me a example of how you obtain specific information to solve a problem? 
  • Tell us about a time when you identified a potential problem and resolved the situation before it became a serious issue.
  • When faced with a work-related problem, what steps do you take to address the issue?
  • When faced with a disagreement between coworkers, how do you address mediating the situation to get back on task?

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