Situational exams

1. You notice a minor error in a colleague's work that doesn't significantly impact the project. What should you do?

Point it out publicly to show your attention to detail

Correct it without telling them

Mention it privately to the colleague

Ignore it completely

2. You're asked to train a new employee who may eventually replace you. How should you approach this?

Provide minimal training to protect your position

Refuse to train them

Train them thoroughly and professionally

Train them incorrectly to sabotage their performance

3. You're asked to take on a leadership role for a project. How should you approach this responsibility?

Decline the opportunity

Accept but delegate all tasks to others

Create a plan, assign roles, and facilitate team collaboration

Micromanage every aspect of the project

4. You realize you've made a mistake that could cost the company money. What should you do?

Try to cover up the mistake

Blame someone else for the error

Admit the mistake and propose solutions

Ignore it and hope no one notices

5. You're asked to take on a leadership role for a project, but you don't feel ready. What's the best response?

Decline the opportunity outright

Accept without expressing your concerns

Discuss your concerns and ask for support or mentorship

Suggest someone else for the role

6. You're asked to attend a mandatory training session that conflicts with an important personal commitment. What's the best course of action?

Skip the training without informing anyone

Attend the training and cancel your personal commitment

Explain the situation to your supervisor and ask for alternatives

Send someone else to the training in your place

7. A coworker asks for your help on a project, but you're already overwhelmed with your own work. How should you respond?

Refuse without explanation

Take on the extra work despite being overwhelmed

Explain your current workload and suggest alternative solutions

Complain to your supervisor about the request

8. During a job interview, you're asked about your biggest weakness. How should you respond?

Claim you have no weaknesses

List several major flaws

Discuss a genuine weakness and how you're working to improve it

Refuse to answer the question

9. You're asked to give feedback on a coworker's idea that you think is flawed. How should you approach this?

Praise the idea to avoid hurting their feelings

Harshly criticize the idea

Provide constructive feedback with suggestions for improvement

Avoid giving any feedback

10. You receive conflicting instructions from two supervisors. How should you handle this situation?

Choose the instruction you prefer and ignore the other

Do nothing and wait for further clarification

Approach both supervisors to discuss the conflict and seek resolution

Complain to HR about the lack of communication

Situational Judgement Test

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