What is the biggest challenge you've faced in current project work?

 What is the biggest challenge you've faced in current project work?

Example 1

"In my most recent role, a former coworker left her job unexpectedly. During this time, she was the team leader on an important new project. 

When she left, my manager asked me to take it over. While I had never performed her job duties in the past, I had previous leadership experience. 

Using my leadership and problem-solving skills, I pushed the project forward, encouraged the rest of the team and completed her responsibilities as well as mine. We were able to complete this project successfully and on deadline."

Example 2

"In one of my recent roles, we had a disgruntled customer who was unhappy with her purchase. 

I offered to speak with her and took the time to listen to her concerns. Once she was calm, I offered her various options to help resolve the issue. 

When she decided on the solution that best suited her, she thanked me for my time and ended up making another purchase with us in the future. While I helped rectify this situation, I also ensured we kept her as a customer."

Example 3

"As a college freshman, one of my biggest challenges was keeping up with the volume of work compared to what I was used to in college. 

When I noticed myself feeling overwhelmed, I worked on my organization and time management skills. 

I also reached out for help from my professors, joined study groups and worked on creating a structured schedule which helped me focus on the tasks at hand. Everything I learned from this is what I hope to carry into this role with your company."