What does integrity mean to you?
Your interviewer wants to know if you can be trusted to uphold the company's code of conduct while representing their brand both inside and outside of work hours. They want to ensure you embody their organization's principles and accurately reflect their views to their stakeholders and clients. This includes how professionally you present yourself online, through your social media, and in your personal conduct.
"I look at integrity as the structure of a person's character. In order to be an upright individual who has a strong moral compass, your character has to have structural integrity. So, for me, this means taking ownership of my commitments, responsibilities for my mistakes, and staying true to my word."
One of Maersk's core values is uprightness. "Always acting with integrity is embedded in Maersk's company culture through our core value of uprightness. Our stakeholders can trust us to keep our promises. Our word is our bond. Every day, we earn the trust of our customers and partners. They can rely on us to keep our promises and do the right thing, even when it's hard. We speak openly and honestly. We always act with integrity. It's about being honest and fair, having the courage to speak up, showing respect, and doing the right thing. The basic principle is that people can trust us."
