How would you answer the ‘tell me about a time you had a challenge with a colleague / had different ideas of a project but had to compromise / interpersonal challenge w/ a colleague’ question? I haven’t faced this situation in my short 2 year career 😅

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Read an HBR article on persuasion, negotiation, or compromise and make a story that fits with your career. Over 2 years they will have expected you to persuade someone that was challenging.

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Empathy: understanding the other person’s perspective
Trust: outside of the conflict that person needs to trust you or your intentions
Data/results: you need to prove that whatever you are saying makes sense

I always make sure my stories are guided by that.

Make something up. Fake it till you make it!

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