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1. Berry - August 21 2008 (Answer ID: 408)
I don't think of acknowledging my own limitations is a weakness. I think a stronger person asks for help when it is needed. I would hate for my work or others to suffer due to my own stubbornness.
One time when I had to do closing, they sent me to the back computer room to do the daily data entry, but since I never had enough practice and the paperwork were of utmost importance (had to be perfect, were sent to headquarters for daily evaluation), I knew the team couldn't afford for me to "guesstimate" my way through. Swallowing my pride, I told my manager that I didn't feel comfortable enough with the program so he traded responsibilities with me.
From it, I learned to pay closer attention whenever someone was using the program. And before long, I had no problem using it and being confident that the stats I accounted for, were in fact, correct.
2. Pete - August 19 2008 (Answer ID: 369)
Identify aspects of the job that are generally viewed as tedious and may come off as insignificant to the interviewer. Another approach is to put a positive spin on things by presenting a "positive problem" such as "Since we highly value all our customers, I find it hard not providing assistance with issues that arise outside our field of expertise."
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Tell me about an assignment that was too difficult for you. How did you handle it?
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1. Berry - August 21 2008 (Answer ID: 408)