Seeking Out Problems Before They Happen

Problems can occur at any time. This is why you must always be prepared to address them. Seeking out problems before they occur requires you to ask questions. Be professional, polite, and positive. Focus on the solution, instead of the problem, in your response, and keep your description of the problem neutral (rather than negative in tone). Employers like to see good problem solving skills because it also helps to show them you have a range of other competencies such as logic, creativity, resilience, imagination, lateral thinking and determination. It is a vital skills for your professional and personal life.