I was recently asked to interview for a shift position and I was given the questions that are going to be asked in advance. I have a pretty solid answer for all of them except one that I’m stumped on. I was hoping someone would be willing to provide some insight or maybe an example of the kind of answer they’re looking for? I’m really unsure about how to answer this.
Question:
Tell me about a time when you had a different point of view from your team, manager, or organization
-What approach did you take to share the information? And with whom?
-What opinions or perspective did you gather from others? How did they change your thinking approach?
TheFriendlyFeminist6 points1y ago
Hi, I recently interviewed and got the position. For this question, I used an example of a disagreement I had with my manager over scheduling us constantly for 5.75 hour shifts. We had a sit-down discussion where we had different points of view about it, but I was able to share my own experiences as well as other partners why that shift was so miserable. Now he only schedules that shift if he absolutely needs to. So that was my example. But the example you use can really be about any sort of conflict or different point of view, the biggest thing they’re looking for (*i think*) is that you were able to problem solve, come up with solutions, and take the initiative to solve that disagreement in like a productive way. Good luck!
_abbycadabby_3 points1y ago
I need to talk to my SM about this... Every single shift except SSVs and weekends are 5.75. It feels so cruel.
TheFriendlyFeminist1 points1y ago
I told my manager it’s a matter of quality of life
SlytherinLauren420 [OP]3 points1y ago
Thank you! And congratulations on your promotion. 😊
TheFriendlyFeminist2 points1y ago
Thank you!!!
FfierceLaw4 points1y ago
Curious: are you only supposed to use examples in which you were right or make you look good or is it "safe" to use an example in which you were wrong but learned something new and no longer have that wrong opinion?
lunarena113 points1y ago
Either or. But I would most likely hire someone who learned something new and now has a different approach.
It shows they have a growth mindset and I would want someone like that on my team.
FunBooger2 points1y ago
Research the STAR interview technique. It’s very trendy in business circles and this question seems geared towards it.
Use your unique experiences.
SlytherinLauren420 [OP]1 points1y ago
I will look into that. Thank you.
cuseisalive2 points1y ago
Career progression at its finest
Lilium8161 points1y ago
I have some really great resources for these questions, unfortunately I can't access them right now.
I'll check back in later and provide you with them.
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