Tell me about a time you had to learn a new task. How did you go about learning it?
Anheuser-Busch's company culture values innovation and trying new things like creating more sustainable packaging. As such, AB InBev hiring managers seek to hire employees who are willing to take on new challenges and be proactive, and your interviewer wants to hear an example of a time that you effectively did that.
"Last month, our company introduced a completely new inventory management software program. I am quite tech-savvy but this program was very robust, even for me. I found a few tutorials online and started to teach myself the program after work. I wanted to have a head start before we had our in-office training. My company is fast-paced and it is up to us employees to take initiatives."
"I took on a new sales territory at work. I had to go about researching the new demographics and adjusting my sales strategies. It was challenging, but I was determined to reach my goals in the new territory."
Think of an example from school or work when you had to learn a new skill. It could have been a challenging course in school that required you to think outside of the box. Maybe you needed to learn a task on-the-job that stretched you beyond your typical realm of thinking.
Start by addressing how you learned how to do the new task in the first place. Perhaps you went to study groups to interact with other students. Maybe you taught yourself independently through internet resources or taking a course. Or, perhaps learning this new task required a more hands-on approach. Think about how you adapted to the new material and what helped you learn in the process.
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Anonymous Answer
I worked as an assistant accountant for several months before. But it was new territory for me at the time. It was really a challenge for me. But I took the job anyway, and I knew it was an opportunity for me. I found some videos that taught me how to use and make a financial statement. And then I practiced making it again and again. When I had problems, I don't hesitate to ask other colleagues. On the whole, the job went well. This job helped me break out of my comfort zone.
Cindy's Feedback
Good. You sound very focused and determined. Nice work!
Anonymous Answer
Being in the packing department, we also own the mini-load operating system. An automated crane system of 24 cranes that pull and store freight throughout the shift. It is a very overwhelming system and difficult to learn, but I needed to know it in order to run my department effectively. While training I had spent a week learning the ins and outs but realized that it was not enough time, as it was a lot of information. I then took it upon myself whenever I had time during a shift to using the tools and work with mini load operators night to night to ask questions when things happen and why. This allowed me to learn much more on the fly and set me up to drive my department as effectively as possible.
Amanda's Feedback
Well done! This answer has great impact because you've clearly explained the level of difficulty of the task and the extra time and effort you put into mastering the mini-load operating system. It reinforces that you are the kind of leader that takes the initiative, is willing to keep learning, and is internally driven to work hard and succeed. These qualities are valuable to virtually every hiring manager.
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