Tell me about a time you were difficult to work with.

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▸ WHAT IT REVEALS

Self-awareness, accountability, team impact.

▸ GOOD ANSWER LOOKS LIKE

Honest and specific. Shows they know how they can be hard to work with.

▸ RED FLAGS

Can't name a time. Or names something trivially minor.

▸ FOLLOW-UP PROBE

What did you do once you realized it?