Scene to read · Professionalism, Empathy
The final stays Saturday
You are the setter and captain of a volleyball team in an adult league.
Saturday's league final falls on the morning your family gathers, two hours away, to remember your grandfather; the funeral was last month, and your mother has said she will understand either way. Your team cannot field a side without you. After practice at the community center gym, your teammate Devon and the league coordinator, Mansour, are with you.
The scene
Mansour: I asked again. The gym's booked solid. The final stays Saturday at ten.
Devon: Without you we're five, and five's a forfeit.
Devon: It's my last match before I move. Three seasons to get here.
Mansour: I can't tell you what's right. I just need a roster by tonight.
The two questions
- 1Where would you be on Saturday, and what would you tell your team and your family?
- 2Describe a time a personal commitment and a commitment to a group could not both be kept. How did you decide?
What raters look for
- Professionalism
- Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure.
- Empathy
- Recognizes what others feel and need, and lets that shape the response without losing judgment.
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
