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Question 12 of 50 for our ADP Mock Interview

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Question 12 of 50

What skills would you like to improve upon?

This question aims to answer whether you've set goals for your self-development and have a "can-do" attitude. Having a can-do attitude requires stepping outside of one's comfort zone. A willingness to step outside of one's comfort zone exhibits a drive for growth, adaptability, and flexibility.

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How to Answer: What skills would you like to improve upon?

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  • 12. What skills would you like to improve upon?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      This question aims to answer whether you've set goals for your self-development and have a "can-do" attitude. Having a can-do attitude requires stepping outside of one's comfort zone. A willingness to step outside of one's comfort zone exhibits a drive for growth, adaptability, and flexibility.

      Written by Kevin Downey on May 16th, 2022

      How to Answer

      You've performed your research on the company, now it's time to perform research on yourself. Go through any self-evaluations you've composed, as well as any useful comments from your previous performance reviews. Make a list that would reflect positively on you, and align those points with your career goals.

      Written by Kevin Downey on May 16th, 2022

      1st Entry Level Example

      "I have a formal educational foundation of knowledge of the payroll and HR industry; however, I would like to learn more about ADP-specific technology and platforms. I have had a brief bit of exposure to your ATS but I know there are several more like ADP TotalSource(R), ADP Workforce Now(R) and ADP SmartCompliance(R) that I would be excited to learn and be able to support related projects."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on November 13th, 2022

      1st Answer Example

      "I guess feeling more comfortable in making informed, calculated risks. I can be failure averse, at times. I pride myself on my track record of success and going above and beyond. So risking failure, even though I know I'd learn from my mistakes and grow.... taking that kind of risk scares me. So I guess I'd work on that, instead of second guessing myself and taking the safer route."

      Written by Kevin Downey on May 16th, 2022

      2nd Answer Example

      "I'd say continuing to improve upon and expanding the sphere of my comfort zone. I try to make a habit of this, but it's often too easy to get wrapped up in the status quo. I manage my stress pretty well, but most people wouldn't choose to invite stress into their lives. It's so much easier to cruise along and do what you do well. So I guess feeling more comfortable in stepping outside of my comfort zone is what I'd work on."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on November 13th, 2022

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