When you are into a job interview, it is quite important that you thoroughly know and understand what is being asked actually, this is imperative as many questions do have hidden meanings. The thing is, if you are able to instantly recognize what the interviewer is getting at, your answer is going to be much more impressive.
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Catch 22
Perhaps one of the most difficult questions you would come across is being asked, what is it that really makes you uncomfortable. This leaves you in a catch 22 like situation, essentially you are walking a very thin line between hurting your probability of getting hired and skirting the issue, dilly-dallying and not answering the question. The intention of the interviewer is quite clear in this-this regard, he or she is not deriving any undue pleasure in deliberately making you uncomfortable. The interviewer is only interested in knowing if there is anything that can potentially affect your performance.
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Choose Your Words Carefully
Given this backdrop, it is quite ok to go ahead and honestly admit, there are indeed certain things that make you somewhat uncomfortable, and while sharing the same you got to emphasize that despite the discomfort you are experiencing you are able to function reasonably well. One should bear in mind, that no doubt it is somewhat difficult to effectively tackle this question, however, if you happen to carefully choose your words, you would come across as a very reasonable person and appear to be calm and composed, and this is indeed a very positive sign.
Never Dodge the Question
Certain pointers would stand you in good stead, it helps to be honest, as denying there is anything that makes you uncomfortable, only seems like you are trying to dodge the question. Again it helps to come across as sensitive, it is pretty much permissible to admit, certain things make you queasy and uneasy, when you find yourself in such a situation, go about portraying as one who is open-minded, as well as considerate of other people and the situations they are in at a given point in time.
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Avoid Pitfalls
The best thing to do after answering the question is to come across as really confident, and reaffirm that being a bit uneasy never ever interferes with your work. Always communicate that you are reasonably uncomfortable with things, it is not just a whim or a fancy, and for no reason and on no occasion do you get uncomfortable about unreasonable things. As is emphatically said, forewarned is forearmed, in your quest for success you would come across many a pitfall, with such pointed questions, there are certain aspects that you should avoid at any given cost, this is really important than emphasizing on any salient points you got to make.
Final Words
Do not get overly upset in the event a story or example you shared affected you emotionally. Avoid denial, admit some minor annoyance is kind of disturbing you. Never assume too serious a demeanor, add a dash of humor and take pot shots at such questions, twist the answer in such a way that, you derive confidence out of uncomfortable and adverse situations and that is exactly what enables you to perform at your best at the workplace.