The following steps will help you develop a clear and impressive answer to any problem solving question.
- Define the Problem. Explain why the situation was problematic.
- Analyze the Problem.
- Generate Possible Solutions.
- Select the Best Solution(s) and Action to Take.
- Lesson learned.
How do you answer Tell me about a time you solved a problem?
The key to answering any “Tell me about a time when” question is to be specific. The worst answer to the question “What’s a big problem you surmounted at work?” is “I solved lots of problems!” Story-telling is your best friend on a job interview, whether you’ve been asked a story-type question or not.
How do you determine problem solving skills?
Your problem-solving abilities can be assessed in three ways: by asking for examples of times when you previously solved a problem; by presenting you with certain hypothetical situations and asking how you would respond to them; and by seeing how you apply your problem-solving skills to different tests and exercises.
How do you handle a difficult work situation?
SOME SIMPLE (BUT NOT EASY) PRINCIPLES OF DEALING WITH DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR . . .
- Use Conflict as a Natural Resource.
- Don’t React.
- Deal with Feelings.
- Attack the Problem, Not the Person.
- Practice Direct Communication.
- Look Past Positions to the Underlying Interests.
- Focus on the Future.
Who is a good problem solver?
A good problem solver does not simply resort to the obvious solutions but he is able to explore other possible means; he is one who sees more than one solution and looks for new creative and productive ways to address the problem.
How do I know if I am a good problem solver?
Good problem solvers are good thinkers. They have less drama and problems to begin with and don’t get overly emotional when faced with a problem. They usually see problems as challenges and life experiences and try to stand above them, objectively.
