Think of a time when you couldn't come to an agreement with someone. Maybe you had a disagreement with a parent and couldn’t find a solution. Or maybe you had a problem with a friend that you couldn’t resolve. In a 100-word paragraph, describe the situation and explain why it was difficult for you.
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Explanation:
"I don't usually have disagreements with coworkers because it's my way or the highway. I can't help if my ideas are better than everyone else's."
"If I have a disagreement, I will go directly to my manager. I don't like confrontation, it makes me anxious."
"I never disagreed with a coworker, but I have had one disagree with me before. After I told them I would beat them up if it happened again, we didn't seem to have any more issues."
Show that you can overcome small conflicts without involving your boss or interrupting the flow of the workplace. Your answer should reflect your professionalism and your ability to maintain your temper.
"Once, a co-worker and I disagreed on the way an unsatisfied customer was dealt with. I decided to meet with them one on one to talk and resolve our dispute in a peaceful manner. We both agreed that our goal was to keep the customer happy and came to a compromise that consisted of both of our ideas."
Workplace conflicts may happen every now and then and that's okay. The key is handling them correctly and showing the interviewer you can move forward.