Senior Manager Human Resources

How do you answer the question: "How do you deal with challenges at work"

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  1. Project Manager 1

    I would highlight perseverance, motivation, the ability to ask for help (after trying to work through it on your own), good communication, and healthy coping mechanisms. I usually say “I face challenges head on. I follow best practices, but if those aren’t working for that particular issue, I will try something else. If I am still struggling, I reach out to a more experienced peer for advice. As I’m working through the challenge, I keep my supervisor up to date on my progress so that they are aware and can help as needed. If I feel overwhelmed by the challenge, I’ll take a walk to clear my mind. I’ve found that this approach has helped me with challenges I’ve faced in the past” If you feel comfortable, you can include a tight example… but be careful to not get into the weeds of the details of the challenge.

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    Senior Manager Human Resources
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    Thanks this is very helpful

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  2. Glassdoor 1

    Depends on the company and role I’m interviewing for. Feels like an opportunity to provide an example of how you demonstrate company values, or a key skill if “challenges” are common in the role.

    Senior Manager Human Resources
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    What skills do you showcase in such cases