What was the toughest decision you ever had to make? The interviewer wants to know about your decision-making skills and rationale in situations you perceived as challenging.
TRAP: Giving an unprepared or irrelevant answer will lead you downhill. The interviewer will see you suspiciously and doubt the authenticity of your responses.
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ACCEPTABLE ANSWER: Be prepared with a good example, explaining why the decision was difficult, the process you followed in taking a stand, and the outcome.
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This awesome article by Monster should give you some more insights into how to respond to this question. No matter what, don’t even think of making up some story on the spot. The interviewer will quickly sniff your fictitious attempt.
What was the toughest decision you ever had to make? When you came across this question, how did you answer it? Are you aware of other important interview questions? We’d love to know more in the comments.
