Question: Can you think of a time when you had to be patient? What happened?

Sample Answer (The AREA technique):

Answer: Yes, I remember a time when I had to be patient when I was waiting for a job offer from a company I had applied to.

Reason: I knew that the company was reviewing my application and conducting interviews with other candidates, and I needed to wait for their decision.

Example: I had to wait for several weeks, which was challenging because I was eager to hear back from the company. However, I reminded myself that being patient was essential, and I focused on other things in the meantime. Eventually, I received the job offer, and I was grateful for the patience I had shown.

Alternative: Some people might also have to be patient when waiting for medical test results, dealing with bureaucratic procedures, or waiting for someone to change their behavior or attitude.