Originally Posted by
starcheckdriver
I'm with you on this and I think my answer may have hosed my interview. It was the first hypothetical scenario they presented to me and I was wrestling with respect the captain vs always be honest even in a small white lie. Instead of being adamant about being honest I played the middle of the road saying I prefer the honesty route but respect the captain's wish. I cracked under pressure and it probably cost me the CJO. Good learning experience and I know better for round two next year.
Sorry to hear that, maybe it wasn't as bad as you think it was. Did you do a professional interview prep course? Just curious how much it is actually prepping for scenarios for like this.