Behavioral

Can you describe a scenario where you used persuasive communication to achieve a desired outcome?

Engineering Manager

Ola

Wayfair

eBay

Cloudera

3M

Slice

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  • Can you describe a scenario where you used persuasive communication to achieve a desired outcome?
  • Can you give an example of a time when you used persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things from your perspective?
  • How do you typically approach persuasive conversations in the workplace?
  • Can you recall a specific instance where you used effective persuasive tactics to successfully influence someone's opinion?
  • What methods do you find to be most effective when it comes to persuading others to see things from your perspective?
  • Can you describe a situation where you had to persuade someone to adopt a new idea or change their stance on a particular issue?
  • How do you ensure that your persuasive communication is ethical and respectful in nature?
  • Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully persuaded someone to see things from your perspective despite initial resistance?
  • How do you effectively communicate the benefits of your perspective to others during a persuasive conversation?
  • Can you describe a situation where you had to use persuasive communication to resolve a conflict between team members?
  • How do you assess and adapt your persuasive approach to suit the individual you are communicating with?

Interview question asked to Engineering Managers interviewing at Support.com, Blend, Orange and others: Can you describe a scenario where you used persuasive communication to achieve a desired outcome?.