Studies show that those with strong friendships are far more resilient in many settings, whether dealing
with difficult work situations, a serious medical illness, or even the loss of a loved one.
Even if your boss has you doing spreadsheets and fetching coffee all day, you're still gaining valuable insight into how to interact with superiors and coworkers and
navigate difficult work situations.
Think about questions related to where you will be in 2 to 5 years time, your
most difficult work situation, when you've demonstrated elements of leadership, your most stressful job, your favorite job, etc..
Why Lea McLeod is a Top Career Resource: Lea's expertise leads to insightful articles on how to
handle difficult work situations and enjoy your job with a positive attitude.
Having just come recently from
a difficult work situation where I experienced distress and accusation of a conduct issue for «self appointed advocacy» when among other things acting in support of a vulnerable colleague who was receiving unwarranted criticism, the last few months have been a vulnerable time for me.
Ultimately, the psychologist reported that, despite the grievor's emotional reaction to
a difficult work situation, and the shock of his removal from his unit, he had adjusted quickly and was «psychologically intact and functional.»
Because the firm had someone in place to help her deal with
her difficult work situation, they were able to maintain her trust and loyalty.
Competency based questions, on the other hand, are designed to test for specific attributes, for instance, «tell me about a time you worked well in a team» or «talk about when you resolved
a difficult work situation?»
Tight deadlines, limited funds, new projects, new processes, changes in leadership, and more can all equate to
difficult work situations.
Describe
a difficult work situation or project and how you overcame it.
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