job interview question

1. What do you find are the most
difficult decisions to make
There are no right or wrong answers to questions like “What are the most
difficult decisions you have to make?” or “Have you ever had to make a
really tough decision at work?" Employers simply want to see that, when
you face a difficult decision or situation, you are able to handle it. They
also want to see what kind of decisions you consider difficult.

2. These are behavioral interview questions designed to discover how you handled certain
situations.
The logic behind these types of questions is that how you behaved in the past is a
predictor of what you will do in the future.
How to Respond to Interview Questions About Difficult Decisions
When answering these questions, give one or two concrete examples of difficult
situations you have actually faced at work. Then discuss what decisions you had to
make to remedy the situations.

3. • You want to come across as confident and capable of making big
decisions. Avoid examples that make you seem indecisive or uncertain.
• Also keep your answers positive ("Even though it was a difficult decision to
lay off that particular employee, I did so in an extremely professional
manner, and this decision ultimately led to improvements in efficiency and
productivity throughout our department”).
• Whatever answer you give, be specific. Itemize what you did and how you
did it.
• The best way to prepare for questions where you will need to recall events
and actions is to refresh your memory. Skim through your resume and
reflect on some special situations you have dealt with or projects you have
worked on. You can use them to help frame responses. Prepare stories
that illustrate times when you have successfully solved a difficult situation.

4. • Examples of the Best Answers
• Decisions I have to make within a team are difficult, only because these
decisions take more time and require deliberate communication between
team members. For example, I was working on a team project, and my
colleagues and I had to make a number of choices about how to use our
limited budget. Because these decisions involved group conversations, our
team learned how to communicate effectively with one another, and I believe
we ultimately made the best decisions for the team.
• As a manager, the most difficult decisions I make involve layoffs. Before
making those tough decisions, I always think carefully about what is best for
the business and my employees. While I do not relish making those kinds of
choices, I do not shy away from this part of my job. A few years ago, I had to
let some employees go due to the economic climate. This was a hard
decision that was ultimately necessary for the good of the company and
everyone working for the organization.

5. Avoid surprises — interviews need preparation. Some questions come up
time and time again — usually about you, your experience and the job
itself. We've gathered together the most common questions so you can get
your preparation off to a flying start.
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