I had a decent story ready but rambled a bit in the middle.
Use the STAR method to describe a specific project where you faced significant challenges, emphasizing your actions to persevere and the positive outcome. Highlight how you adapted to obstacles, managed stakeholders, and maintained momentum despite difficulties.
Pro tip: Choose a project where the difficulty was not just technical but also involved ambiguity or stakeholder alignment, as this demonstrates adaptability and communication skills valued at Nike. Quantify the impact of your perseverance to make your story memorable.
Briefly describe the project, your role, and why it was important. Mention the initial signs of difficulty to set the stage.
Explain the specific obstacles you encountered, such as technical setbacks, shifting requirements, or stakeholder conflicts, and how they threatened the project.
Outline the steps you took to overcome the challenges, including how you adapted your approach, communicated with stakeholders, and kept the team motivated.
Share the positive results of your perseverance, such as successful delivery, improved processes, or stakeholder satisfaction. Quantify if possible.
Summarize what you learned and how it demonstrates your ability to handle difficulty, linking back to the role and Nike's values.
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