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Question 36 of 39 for our Aldi Mock Interview

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Question 36 of 39

Tell me about a time when you had to be a leader. How was the outcome?

"Although I have never led in the workplace, I do take on a volunteer coordinator role on the weekends with the local animal shelter. I have qualities that would make me a good leader. I am a keen listener; I understand how to look at the big picture without losing momentum with small tasks. In that particular volunteer position, I have a great amount of success and find that other people respond to my approach very positively."

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  • 36. Tell me about a time when you had to be a leader. How was the outcome?

      What You Need to Know

      ALDI values leadership qualities in all employees, not just current managers. Think about a time you were in a leadership position or suddenly asked to step in and cover in a leadership capacity. This could be in the workplace, in a volunteer role, on a sports team, or school project. Share the situation in which you were leading, discuss what you enjoyed about the experience, and any positive outcomes that were a result of your leadership.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Entry Level Example

      "Although I have never led in the workplace, I do take on a volunteer coordinator role on the weekends with the local animal shelter. I have qualities that would make me a good leader. I am a keen listener; I understand how to look at the big picture without losing momentum with small tasks. In that particular volunteer position, I have a great amount of success and find that other people respond to my approach very positively."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Experienced Example

      "My manager went out on leave unexpectedly, and they asked me to be the backup until he returned. I jumped in and began taking over tasks that he normally did daily and reassured the team that I was there to support them during that time. It was challenging to manage my workload while covering his, but I enjoyed the experience and learned a lot in the process."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on October 27th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I used to captain my local soccer team. I felt I was good at inspiring my teammates to motivate them to perform better. I also took no slack, and my expectations were quite high."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Were you voted in as the captain? It would be a nice touch if you could add what you did to earn the 'captain' title. Your last sentence may come across as a bit demanding, which doesn't seem to match your other characteristics. I recommend softening it a little bit. I've provided an example below.
      "I was captain of my local soccer team, earning the title through a team vote. I was good at inspiring my team and motivating them to perform their best. We had high expectations for each other, and I was very good at holding everyone, including myself, accountable."
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