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50 Most Common Non-tech Job Interview Questions
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27: Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss or a coworker.

Interviewer: Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss or a coworker.

Candidate: There was a situation where I disagreed with my boss about the approach to a new feature we were developing. My boss wanted to use an older technology that I believed would not scale well with our growing user base. I requested a one-on-one meeting to discuss my concerns. During the meeting, I presented my case with data and examples from industry standards that supported using a more modern technology. I also proposed a plan for a small-scale test to compare both approaches. My boss appreciated my research and rationale, and we ultimately decided to proceed with the newer technology. This experience reinforced the importance of respectful communication and evidence-based decision-making.

Career Coach Tips:

  1. Respectful Communication: Emphasize how you communicated your disagreement respectfully and professionally.
  2. Evidence-Based: Highlight how you supported your argument with data and research.
  3. Outcome: Describe the positive outcome and what you learned from the experience.