Interviewer: Tell me about a time that you made a good decision.
Abby: During my last project, we ran into a difficult problem. This was a high-priority project, so we needed to find a solution fast. I started researching solutions by searching the Internet, asking other managers, and talking to my contacts in the industry. After doing all of this I found the best solution. I made the decision to take my time and use every resource that I could think of, and in the end, it solved our problem.
Interviewer: It sounds like you were very thorough in your search for a solution.
Abby: I try to be thorough in everything I do. I would rather spend more time finding the best solution than making a decision quickly and choosing a satisfactory solution. It is important for me to produce excellent work and results.
Interviewer: That is great to hear because we always try to achieve excellence in everything we do.
Patterns and Examples
One time, I ____________________. I ____________________.
- One time, I decided to change our company’s advertising strategy by investing more money into online marketing. I did a lot of research and spent a lot of time developing an online marketing strategy, and in the end, our company’s sales increased by over 25%.
- One time, I had to decide how to reorganize a clothing store to make it more appealing. I had to decide between several different ideas, and I chose a plan that ended up being great and helping us to increase our sales.
At my previous company, I decided to ____________________ which ____________________.
- At my previous company, I decided to implement a new sales strategy which helped us attract many new customers.
- At my previous company, I decided to reorganize our warehouse which helped improve efficiency.
After graduating from university, I decided to ____________________. This was my best decision because ____________________.
- After graduating from university, I decided to get my law degree and become a lawyer. This was my best decision because it led to my current career which I love.
- After graduating from university, I decided to take a job working at a small startup company even though I had job offers from major corporations. This was my best decision because the startup company ended up growing into a major tech company.
