Big Red Bow

I often ask candidates to tell me about a work related conflict situation they have been involved in and how the issue was resolved. Most candidates have a story to share. However, some candidates tell me point blank that they have never been in conflict at work. I find this impossible to believe. These candidates are either in total denial or lying to my face. I can only assume the candidate avoids conflict or they are trying to hide something.

It is much better to give details about a difficult situation, an area of weakness, or a challenging experience than to…