886. Describe a time when you were slow in responding

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Tell me about a situation where your response time was slower than expected. How did you handle it and what was the outcome?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : Demonstrates the ability to recognize and admit the times when you were not as efficient as needed

  • 2. Problem-solving : Shows skills in identifying issues with response time and effectively addressing them

  • 3. Time management : Indicates understanding and implementation of strategies to manage time effectively

  • 4. Reflective learning : Reflects an ability to learn from experiences and improve upon them

Purpose
  • 1. Gauging accountability : Determines your ability to take ownership of your actions and any associated shortcomings

  • 2. Understanding learning ability : Assesses how you learn from experiences and apply that knowledge in future situations

  • 3. Evaluating adaptability : Measures how you adapt and make improvements when things don't go as planned

  • 4. Assessing perseverance : Considers your dedication and resilience in face of challenges like time constraints


Hints
  • 1. Reflect on a specific situation : Think of a relevant instance where you've dealt with slow response times and discuss the context

  • 2. Focus on the outcome and learning : Explain what you learned from the situation and how it shaped your subsequent actions or behavior

  • 3. Connect to job relevance : Relate your answer to how this experience could impact your behavior in the targeted role

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Roles: 
Software Engineer
Companies: 
Meta
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