20. Interview Questions: “Tell Me About a Time You Solved a Problem at Work”

Update: 2025-01-01

Description

In this episode, Frank DeMaio breaks down the popular IT interview question, "Tell me about a time you solved a problem at work." Learn how to structure your answer using the STAR method and hear tailored examples for Help Desk Agents, System Administrators, and Developers. Tune in for actionable tips to highlight your problem-solving skills and impress your interviewer.

Key Points:

Why

interviewers ask this question.

How to

use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

Example

answers for different IT roles.

Tips

for crafting your own standout answer.

Resources Mentioned:

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