Scene to read · Communication, Professionalism
Hale 114
You are a teaching assistant who handles room bookings and announcements for a large lecture.
Last night your email sent two hundred people to Hale 114 for tomorrow's chemistry midterm; it is in the gym annex. The booking form had pre-filled last term's room. Whoever sends a notice signs the correction, and a second signed correction, which this would be, usually means not being rehired. In the cramped office the assistants share, Long, who leads the team, has drafted the correction, and Chun, a fellow assistant, reads it.
The scene
Long: My draft blames the booking form. It did pre-fill Hale 114. Hardly a lie.
Chun: It's half the story. The sender signs, so people know who to ask.
Long: Sign a second one, they'll let you go. I'm looking out for you.
Chun: Everyone will wonder who sent them to Hale. Your email. Which version goes out?
The two questions
- 1Which correction would you send, and what would you say to Long and Chun?
- 2When, if ever, is it acceptable to hide who made a mistake as long as the mistake is fixed?
What raters look for
- Communication
- Listens first, speaks clearly and respectfully, and adapts the message to the listener.
- Professionalism
- Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
Practice free
