Anecdotal Interview Question:

Describe a time when you went beyond what was required to get the job done?

Submitted by: Muhammad

I have always been willing to do whatever is necessary to get the job done, but one time does stand out in my mind. Our team was preparing a major proposal for a prospective client. Our technology team leader was ill and out of work. I jumped in to learn how to construct some complex macros in Excel to showcase some key data, and took the lead with creating presentation slides for our pitch. I needed to work several evenings until midnight to get the work done in time while I was performing my regular duties during the daytime. The client ended up accepting our proposal and cited the quality of our presentation exhibits as a key reason they went with us.
Submitted by: Muhammad