In response to the types of questions below, point to artifacts that illustrate your problem-solving skills.

• Tell me about a major problem you recently handled. Were you successful in resolving it?


• Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem.


• Describe a time when you were faced with problems or stresses that tested your coping skills.


• What steps do you follow to study a problem before making a decision?


• We can sometimes identify a small problem and fix it before it becomes a major problem. Give an example(s) of how you have done this.


• Describe a specific problem you solved for your employer or professor. How did you approach the problem? What role did others play? What was the outcome?

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