Interviewer: What do you do when you have a problem with a colleague?
Karen: The first thing that I do when I have a problem with a colleague is to take some time to think about the situation. I think about what I want to say and what is the best way to tell him or her. Then, I will ask the person to speak privately. After I explain how I feel, I will listen to them.
Interviewer: Have you ever had to actually do this?
Karen: Yes. I did this once with my manager at a previous job.
Interviewer: What was the problem?
Karen: At that time, I felt like I was ready for more responsibility, but I felt like my manager was still treating me like a junior member. So, I asked for a private meeting with my manager and I told her how I felt, and my manager agreed that I was ready for more responsibility.
Interviewer: Then, everything worked out well for you. That's great.
Karen: Yes. And I have learned from this experience. Whenever I have a problem with a colleague, I try to follow the same steps. It is better and more effective than holding in my feelings and keeping them a secret.