Personal question · Professionalism, Ethics
When others count on you
When people rely on you for answers, directions or a finished task, there can be pressure to sound certain. Sometimes projecting confidence steadies a group; sometimes it hides a gap or an error that others would want to know about.
The two questions
- 1Tell us about a time someone was relying on you and you realized you didn't know something or had gotten something wrong. How did you weigh saying so against keeping up an appearance of confidence, and what did you end up doing?
- 2Describe a time you depended on someone in a role you trusted, such as a coach, supervisor or teammate, and saw how they handled their own uncertainty or mistakes. What did that teach you about what makes a person trustworthy?
What raters look for
- Professionalism
- Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure.
- Ethics
- Weighs competing duties honestly, protects people from harm, and stays accountable to rules and values.
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
