1767. Have you ever worked extra for free?

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Can you describe a situation where you had to work extra hours without additional pay?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Work Ethic : Assesses the candidate's commitment to job responsibilities and willingness to put in extra effort when needed.

  • 2. Time Management : Evaluates the candidate's ability to manage their time effectively, especially when confronted with additional work.

  • 3. Sacrifice : Determines the level of personal sacrifice the candidate is willing to make for the benefit of the company or project.

  • 4. Judgment : Examines the candidate's ability to prioritize tasks and understand the importance of work-life balance.

Purpose
  • 1. Commitment Level : To gauge the candidate's dedication to their role and their willingness to go above and beyond when necessary.

  • 2. Boundary Setting : To understand how the candidate sets boundaries for work-life balance and how they manage extra work expectations.

  • 3. Resilience : To determine the candidate's ability to handle high-pressure situations that require extended work hours.

  • 4. Team Contribution : To see if the candidate has a cooperative spirit and how they value the collective success of their team.


Hints
  • 1. Context Matters : Encourage providing the background of the situation which led to working extra without pay, making sure it shows a legitimate business need.

  • 2. Impact on Outcome : Advise showing how going the extra mile contributed to the success of the project or supported the team.

  • 3. Learning Experience : Suggest reflecting on what was learned from the experience, such as better time management or the need for clearer communication on work expectations.

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Topics: 
Teamwork
Work Ethic
Roles: 
Manager
Companies: 
Tesla
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