What was the biggest challenge at your last job?

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Interviewer: What was the biggest challenge at your last job?

Carly: I worked as a semiconductor engineer at my last job. The biggest challenge was definitely meeting the tight deadlines. The deadlines were often tight and they were not flexible. So, things were often very hectic towards the end of a project when the deadline was approaching.

Interviewer: How did you handle this?

Carly: I made a schedule of all the things that I needed to complete, and I would try my best to stick to that schedule. Oftentimes, I had to work overtime.

Interviewer: How do you feel about working overtime?

Carly: It doesn't really bother me. I like my work and I realize that working overtime is part of the job.

Interviewer: You're right. Unfortunately, it is sometimes unavoidable in this line of work.

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