How do you answer the interview question, 'Tell me about a time you had to overcome and succeed.' I have very little experience beyond school and some customer service experience

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Ever handle a difficult customer? Have a challenging school project?

Maybe think of a hypothetical situation you could see yourself getting into. If you have experiences in school definitely use them and embellish a little. It never hurts to share things from a personal perspective

Honestly just make something up. Trying to do a tough assignment while you dealt with personal or family issues. How you dealt with an irate customer and got them to calm down and solved their problem. How you've managed to complete all your classes despite, idk anything you want.

I honestly have made up an answer. Back when I had little to no experience I just htought up scenarios that fit and talked about that. Sometimes you just have to do the best you can.

You can actually answer this based on personal experience and not necessarily work related. You need to be somehow creative and quick in answering this question. Good luck!

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