Scene to read · Motivation, Collaboration
We shook on it
You jog every week with two close friends.
A year ago you, Bernardo and Olivia agreed to each save two hundred dollars a month for a big trip together next spring. Stretching after today's run, Bernardo has just said he wants out.
The scene
Bernardo: I want out of the trip fund. I'm twenty-two, broke, and spring's forever away.
Olivia: I turned down my sister's cruise for this. We shook on it.
Bernardo: I'd rather spend on things now. Concerts, dinners, you two included.
Olivia: Then it's not a pact, is it? Help us out here. What do we do?
The two questions
- 1What would you say to Bernardo and Olivia?
- 2Tell us about a time you committed to a long-term goal with others and someone's commitment changed. What happened?
What raters look for
- Motivation
- Shows genuine, sustained drive and a clear reason for choices, including when work is unglamorous.
- Collaboration
- Works toward a shared goal, shares credit and load, and repairs friction inside a team.
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
