Airbnb Mock Interview
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How do you define success?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Consider what success means to you. Tell the interviewer how you see success, and tie your answer into the success that you plan to bring to this particular position, should you be offered the role.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I define success as my ability to reach the goals set out for me. On a personal level, these are the things I wish to achieve in my life. On a work level, they're the targets set out for me and the professional development I seek."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I consider a project a success only when I have produced work I can be proud of, like when my curiosity leads to creativity in my work, and I conceive an unconventional approach, resulting in simple solutions. I am always looking at things from every angle and am resourceful even when I don't need to be. I've been told I am an outside-of-the-box thinker. I love how Airbnb celebrates creativity as the core of who they are and how they run things. This is part of what attracted me to this role. The potential to be celebrated for my strong suits and be in a working environment where I could thrive, doing the kind of work I love. That's what looks like success to me."
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I define success as executing successfully on goals that have been created for me and my team. These are both product goals as well as development goals.
Stephanie's Feedback
Successful execution of goals is an important skill to have in any job! To strengthen your response, I suggest providing a specific example of a time when you achieved success at work. When were you given a specific goal that you exceeded? What steps did you take to achieve that success?
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I view success as a combination of professional achievements and personal growth. It's about making significant contributions to my field, particularly in enhancing security, which aligns with Airbnb's 'Champion the Mission' value. It also involves embracing the adventure of constant learning and adapting in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. As a 'Cereal Entrepreneur,' I believe innovation and novel problem-solving are also critical aspects of success. Moreover, embodying the 'Be a Host' value, I see success in building positive relationships and fostering an inclusive environment. Lastly, just as 'Every Frame Matters,' attention to detail in all areas, from creating robust security systems to interacting with colleagues, is essential for success. In essence, success is a holistic concept that blends professional accomplishments with personal development and a positive impact on others.
Jaymie's Feedback
Excellent! Since your previous answer tied in a lot of the Airbnb principles, in this one, you may want to limit the use of principles so that it's not repetitive. You could instead speak to your success in the workplace as it relates to past performance reviews or goals that you've met or exceeded.
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