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How would you describe your most challenging project answer?
How to answer “What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced in work?”
- Consider previous challenges you’ve faced.
- Tailor your answer to the job description.
- Be specific about why they were challenges.
- Be honest.
- Make sure your answers present you in a positive light.
- Use nonprofessional examples if necessary.
How do you politely say no to a project?
Don’t
- Use a harsh or hesitant tone, and don’t be overly polite either. Instead, strive for a steady and clear no.
- Hold back the real reason you’re saying no. To limit frustration, give reasons with good weight up front.
- Distort your message or act tentatively because you’re trying to keep your colleague happy.
How do you deal with a failed deadline?
Your best approach is to talk about a specific situation where you missed a deadline due to unforeseen or unplanned circumstances, yet take personal responsibility for the shortcoming and talk about what you are doing to keep it from happening again in the future.
How do I turn my idea into a project?
STEP 1: PUT IT ON PAPER
- (A) Give the project a name.
- (B) Jot down a few bullet points outlining the idea.
- (C) Create a two-line summary.
- (A) Define the project.
- (B) Funders love projects that are ‘ring-fenced’, i.e. projects that are clearly identifiable, with clear start, clear end, clear cost and clear aims.
How do I get an idea for a project?
Here are a few ways to come up with side project ideas:
- Reflect on your day-to-day. Often the best ideas come from one’s own experiences.
- Ask your friends.
- Explore emerging platforms.
- Browse Product Hunt.
- Explore GitHub.
- Turn a feature into a standalone product .
- Go to a hackathon.
- Read the internet.
Where do you see yourself in next 5 years coming?
How to answer ‘where do you see yourself in five years?’ in an interview
- Get clear about your career goals. Take some time to brainstorm what your career goals are for the next five years.
- Find connections between your goals and the job description.
- Ask yourself if the company can prepare you for your career goals.
How do you solve a problem on your own?
Instead, take the initiative to consider how you might solve the problem on your own. Try to come up with at least two possible solutions so that you can give your manager options. For example, in the 20-page report case, one option would be pulling together a one-page abstract and moving the project to the top of your priority list.
What happens if you don’t meet deadlines on a project?
Since this comes straight out of the cost of the project, it probably means you’re taking the hit since you didn’t factor in this expense when quoting the project. It’s a tough decision to make since your profits go way down, but it’s worth the investment since missing your deadlines can mean terrible word-of-mouth reputation killers.
Why do I need to hire temporary help on my project?
As a last resort, you may need to hire temporary help in order to meet the deadlines you have. Since this comes straight out of the cost of the project, it probably means you’re taking the hit since you didn’t factor in this expense when quoting the project.
How can I Stop Making the same mistakes at work?
So take it. Go beyond expectations. Help any co-workers who looks like they need it. Follow through on your promises. Show that you’re serious about not repeating the same mistake twice. Keep this up, and your mistake will be forgotten—or, at the very least, overshadowed by your sheer awesomeness.