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It doesn’t have to be anything big and I’d actually say something like Jacob’s example is particularly rare in terms of applications.I agree with you - not the best example to use. I am really struggling though to think about an example for this specific competency question. People sometimes talk about a crazy medical accident that they have had, for example Jacob's example in his fantastic interview article. However, I can't think of something. Can you please suggest any ideas for what can be talked about / what you have heard before? Or perhaps just tips on how to choose the most fitting examples.
It can be anything that was just overly difficult to achieve/complete/get through.
The elements that usually make up such answers are:
- conflicting demands
- conflicting opinions
- dedicating lots of time (particularly if you haven’t got it)
- dedicating lots of energy (particularly if you haven’t got it)
- not having enough resource but getting it done anyway (time/money/man power)
- learning something that doesn’t come naturally
- doing something you don’t enjoy